This is an Azalea bush in full bloom in spring in front of our home.
As the weather warmed up the flowers withered and I could only see their frayed ends.
But wait, someone thought this would make a lovely home.
Mother Robin had made a nest.
Amongst the frayed azalea flowers, life bloomed in a different form.
Welcome to the world, little one!
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(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.
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Beautiful flowers and a wonderful reminder that even as life fades, new life grows.
Thank you! Very well said Ron and new life gives us hope, healing and new beginnings. 🙂
Great, those last pictures!
Thank you so much!
Like the series.
janet
Thank you Janet. Have a great weekend!
awwww… Robins.
Aren’t they just adorable? 🙂
This post is so beautiful. Love it!
Thank you Laurel!
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Thank you!
Such a great reminder that there’s more than one perspective (ours) to the functions and usefulness of things around us. The robin teaches us that there is more to a plant than its physical beauty during a relatively short period of bloom…as there is more to us as we pass the youthful stage of physical beauty….I needed to see this after my own relatively dark take on “fray.” Thank you.
You have put the “lesson” we all need to remember so beautifully. I appreciate you writing your thoughts here. Thank you for stopping by and your comment. 🙂
I love azaleas! You take pics that I never would think of taking and make it into a wonderful story.
Azaleas are so beautiful, especially when in full bloom plus they are low maintenance. I am glad you liked this story. Thanks for letting me know Linda! I appreciate the feedback.
Your garden is beautiful, no wonder the Robin loves it there too, I would!
Thank you! You are welcome to come and visit us here next spring when the Azaleas are in full bloom. 🙂
Your photos expressed the theme “fray” so well! You’ve got a good eye, keep on posting your lovely photos.
Have a great week! I enjoyed reading your comment on my blog:-)
Thank you Elaine! That is very kind of you. It helps me to keep on chugging.
Wow! lovely photos!
Thank you!
I really liked the idea of the azalea? rhododendron? bush representing fray.
I am glad you liked this idea. Thanks for stopping by and all your likes and comments. It is very encouraging of you. 🙂