The east side of the Carrizo plain, in the Temblor Range, about 50 miles due west  of Bakersfield , California . Photo taken by Barbara Mathews
May 14. 2005 sent to me by Floria yesterday.

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The ultimate gardener inspires me
Whenever I look at a flower or tree
But when I see hills covered in glory
I am overjoyed with love for His story

I lie down and wallow in meadows
Remembering lifes highs and lows
Wrapped in the beauty of knowing
I'm amidst  wondrous things growing

I lose my thoughts in sensuous delight
To lush colors that permeate my sight
All of my senses become infused
With fragance I breathe in enthused

I give thanks for the Creators aplomb
He graced earth with His green thumb
That has blessed us to the maximum
Which causes my heart and soul to hum

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