Thursday, September 23, 2010

Concrete Dragons

It's no secret that I love snapdragons. I carried them in my wedding flowers. I plant them in my flower garden every year. My mom would probably woefully tell you that I destroyed more of them than I count, just to see the dragon's mouth open and close.

The other day, coming home from work, I almost stepped on this little beauty. Somehow it traveled from my flower garden to the most unlikeliest of places, a small crack in the cement of our front walk. Despite no one watering it and the tiny trampling feet that cross this spot many times a day, it managed to bloom and thrive.


Thanks little flower, for reminding me that I can bloom and grow in spite of the circumstances.

19 comments:

love said...

oh, yes we can!

what a strong, smart little flower!

Adventures In Babywearing said...

Oh, I love it, and I love how you've displayed it here!

Steph

Jenny Esterbrook Photography said...

That's amazing! I love stories like that, and great shot :)

And Miles To Go... said...

wow, I love your photograph this week.

Billy Barron said...

Love your shots, and the thoughts that go along with it! :)

Bec said...

snap dragons are hardy little flowers- they grow in the cracks of my parents brick patio and it is cute.

Stillmary said...

Good analogy. What a brave little, pretty flower!

Jen said...

Very nice, what a curageous, determined flower.

Sharon - Mom Generations said...

Poetic!

Heather said...

Isn't it amazing how they can grow just about anywhere. Bloom where you are planted :O)

Carrie said...

I love the flowers, I love the shot, and I love the thoughts! Finding unexpected surprises - a delightful experience!

Kaycee said...

Great picture and lovely sentiment to go with it. I always have that thought when I see flowers, plants, and trees growing somewhere they should not be able to grow.

Jennifer Lavender said...

Beautiful sentiment to match a beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.

Martina said...

I love this!!! Pretty and so thoughtful. Definitely something I needed to hear. Thank you and the little flower!

Elaine A. said...

What a lovely little reminder! :)

Teresa said...

Beautiful little flower with a great reminder!

Saj said...

Thanks for the reminder! I love snapdragons, too. Mine keep reblooming! And I love playing with them too.

anymommy said...

Little lessons everywhere you look. Awesome picture too.

Candra Georgi said...

amen!

i took some of [dying] sunflowers, but really liked how they turned out. and what they taught me!

http://curiousgeorgi.blogspot.com/2010/09/lifecycle-of-sonflower.html