Sidey’s weekend challenge, “I wonder,” reminded me of this poem which I learned at school. I decided to illustrate it with some pics of my own as well as a few from Google images. I’m particularly proud of the rainbow one, taken one evening when we visited New England in the Fall of 2001. The winter trees one was taken as we drove on our memorable journey from Jackson Hole to Yellowstone, a couple of years ago.
I WonderΒ ~ Jeannie Kirby (1922-91)
“I wonder why the grass is green,
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And why the wind is never seen
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Who taught the birds to build a nest,
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And told the trees to take a rest?
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And when the moon is not quite round,
Where can the missing bit be found?
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Who lights the stars, when they blow out,
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And makes the lightning flash about?
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Who paints the rainbow in the sky,
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And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?
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Why is it now, do you suppose,
That Dad wonβt tell me if he knows?
I also caught “Lizzy” earlier today, sitting on the patio and looking as though she was wondering where the insect screening had disappeared to. Hopefully the job will be finished by Tuesday, and there’ll be some new netting where her dinner can be caught.
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Hope you’re all having a great weekend. Chat again soon.
Thanks, Madhu. π
That was beautiful!
This is an awesome post and beautiful pictures!
Thank You, Son. π
Stunning photos you have here π
Thanks, jp. π
I think so Col. π
Things of wonder indeed!
Love the poem, AD! It is new to me and the pics illustrate it so well – beautiful!
So glad you you enjoyed, Adee. π xxx
Wow! love your pictutres ad:)
*hugs*
π Hugs back to you, Hopestar. xxx
That lizzard looks more like a monitor than just a lizzard!
as for the pics – beautiful!!
Now you’ve got me wondering about that too. π I just saw an article about giant monitor lizards invading Florida!
If AD won’t come to LD then LD will come to AD π
Great pics. I have taken a fancy to Lizzy.
Are you Mohammed, or the mountain? π Thanks for travelling over the great divide, Rogue.
Beautiful pics AD.
Love the poem.
Hi there granny. π
A lovely poem and so well illustrated, too.
Love Lizzie Lizard.
Thanks, twolips. π After reading 68ghia’s comment, I’m wondering how big Lizzie Lizard will be when we get back here.
That was great. I’m going to share it with my special kids
Enjoy your special kids, sidey and have a wonderful time this weekend. xxx
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS AND QUOTE!
BE ENCOURAGE! BE BLESSED!
Thanks so much, Francine. Happy weekend to you. π
Now that was so beautiful AD! Quite poetic too and I loved the pics. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. π *hugs*
Glad you enjoyed, Sonel. Happy weekend to you too. π Hugs xx