Mexican Poppies Along The Phoneline Trail In Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
Mexican Poppy and Desert Lupine Wildflowers Along The Phoneline Trail — Image by kenne
Most Sonoran desert wildflowers are annuals, which are short-lived even when there’s timely rain. Sabino Canyon has had no rain since December 20th. Oddly enough, limited rain and a short lifespan helps ensure survival in the desert. With the lack of rain and warmer than normal temperatures the annuals have been quickly sprouting and blowing before the dryness and heat kills the plant.
kenne
“To see a world
in a grain of sand
and heaven in a wildflower.
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
and eternity in an hour.”
— William Blake
Becoming is Superior to Being 
So beautiful, Kenne — a message of hope even in times of desert drought.
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Even under increased challenges, life goes on. Thanks for the comment.
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Sometimes, Kenne, I think you have a map to heaven and just follow your camera lens to the very spot.
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Tom, I just Reblogged this posting from February 2014, just now noticing your very nice comment. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on Becoming is Superior to Being.
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Life is definitely a challenge! The same theory applied to plants which are the primitive forms of living beings on earth.
They grow wherever possible and withstand even natural calamities.
As I walked out of my garden this morning after the long days of frost and freezing weather, my heart thrilled with joy, my spirit lifted with the sight of the beautiful Daffodils blooming while breathing in the fragrance of Winter Jasmine. Just like your “Poppies Along The Phoneline Trail In Sabino Canyon” these flowers survived.
“Life goes on.”
Beautiful art, lovely lyrics from William Blake.
Thank you kenne.
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Being among wildflowers is always uplifting, especially during this age of COVID-19.
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