Thursday, March 31, 2011

Willows

Warm, spring weather today. Willows shimmer as the breeze blows. They remind me of long sweeping skirts, gentle rain, pastel paintings.

In some stories, willows are a symbol of wisdom; people seek advice from Grandmother Willow or Willow-Father. But in some English folktales, willows are evil ones who uproot themselves and stalk strangers.

I think these willows are friendly and wise -- just don't mess with their roots....

3 comments:

Sheila Robertson said...

The green promise of spring.

dive said...

Hot dang, you're good with tht camera, Ms.M.
My first thought on seeing this, however, was that it would make a killer jigsaw puzzle.

Ms M said...

Yes, Sheila, here's hoping spring has finally arrived!

Thanks, Dive. I can see how this photo would make a great jigsaw puzzle, a thousand pieces :-)