"It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

It is rose season. They are in bloom everywhere, and smell sensational - something the store bought cuttings rarely do these days.

I stop and inhale the aromas as I walk the dog, and the heady flowers hang over the fences.

It is joy in olfactory pleasure.

Even my own rose bush, that for years gave me a single flower each year has given me 12!

I'm not sure who said this, but I will attribute if you can clarify for me. “Where roses rise, hope follows.” 

I do think with everything going on for me personally and in the world at large, when I inhale the rose fragrance, I feel a sense of calm, if only momentarily.

I have a rose tea and I've taken to smelling the buds before I add the hot water as it's divine! Interesting to note that in terms of smells, it is said that Rose offers a gentle floral aroma that uplifts mood while calming the mind, so it's not entirely in my head. It's a quick instant boost. And the tea is delicious - like a sweet treat without the calories.

As I saw the roses this morning, I thought "What a good year for the roses" and then, of course, got the song stuck in my head.

However, this is my preferred Roses song. (Song starts at 1.20 mark - they blanked out the swear word)

And here we are for another week of #Allseasons

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Link one post that shows something seasonal. Traditional weather wise, a seasonal nature marker or a seasonal celebration or event.  Please link relevant posts only.

Make sure you link back to this #AllSeasons post. 

Please comment on the post before yours and the host. Don't dump and run.

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