A patch of lilies,
Lilies of the valley,
To be precise.
In a side yard off Smith Street
Their fragrance is almost intoxicating.
In France, these beauties are called 'muguet'
On May 1st it is the custom to offer loved ones little bouquets of those sweet-scented, bell-shaped flowers in a gesture of friendship and in celebration of spring.
Can you imagine how much love and friendship
one could express with this patch?
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2 comments:
What a lovely post! When I was thirteen my family moved to Paris for a year and one of my fondest memories were all the stands selling little Lily of the Valley bouquets on the first of May.
Hi Emma,
Yes, isn't it a nice tradition?
We should introduce it here in the States...
I could see it now, New Yorkers walking around with little bouquets of lilies...That would be something new!
Katia
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