Sol decembrino--de rosas, pasifloras es fuente de vida, amparo luminoso en mi jardín tropical. Passiflora alata Rosa magenta [Foto de portada: Passiflora vitifolia]
Tanka en mi jardín neotropical
Rumi: All These Buds Will Blossom
Several weeks ago, a pest attacked the rose bushes in my garden. The sap-sucking bugs nearly killed the plants. These lost all their leaves and did not flower for a while. Thankfully, my Constant Gardener (Jardinero Fiel) eliminated the pest. Leaves started to bud soon after, and in the last week magenta and yellow roses … Continue reading Rumi: All These Buds Will Blossom
Tagore’s “Stream of Life” in My Garden
As sanitary confinement continues to be recommended in my city of San José and I stay home, I have turned to observe ever more carefully the minute details of living nature in my garden. I have discovered new beauties. For example, I often appreciate the various species of orchids, the red passionflower, the magenta and … Continue reading Tagore’s “Stream of Life” in My Garden
Rosa de Alejandría, grata alegría
Celebrábamos la vida, el amor y el gozo en la mañana soleada. Para ponerle banda sonora al momento, escuchábamos a Manolo García cantarnos sus poemas. En un instante de gracia, sonó "Rosa de Alejandría"y escuchamos los versos: Rosa de Alejandría, rosa amarilla. Hoy has de ser mi guía, la luz que brilla. Faro de mediodía, … Continue reading Rosa de Alejandría, grata alegría
Pétalos caídos
En paz se posan los pétalos de rosa sobre la grama. Frescas gotas de rocío convergen en su corazón.
