The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth.
One is closer to God in the garden
Than anywhere else on earth!
This poem was written by Dorothy Frances Gurney. An English author and hymn writer, she penned this verse, as a portion of a longer poem, in the early 1900s. Although it is highly popular for garden signs, she is seldom given credit for her work. I actually first saw this rhyme on a marker in a quaint church floral garden as a child and memorized it on the spot. Obviously, I have always loved it! It seems a good accompaniment to these recent springtime photos I took.
I hope you have a wonderful day!