Violet Meadows

"I feel as if I had opened a book and found roses of yesterday sweet and fragrant, between its leaves." ~From Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

Why am I so drawn to Anne Shirley?  She has always been a kindred spirit.  I didn't have that in my life growing up.  I had friends, but few of them loyal and none that I could call a kindred spirit.  I often had the sense that they viewed me as more of a curiosity than anything else.

Whenever friends came over, they rarely wanted to play make-believe and definitely not past the age of 10 or so.  While I clung tenaciously to my imagination all through childhood, my teens, and even still today.

 And, that is precisely why I loved Anne Shirley so much.  She viewed her imagination as a necessity.  And so do I.

Which is why each time I open one of those dear books I feel, as Anne once said, as though I have opened a book and found roses of yesterday, sweet and fragrant, between its leaves.

Wandering in the woods today, I found this fragrant little sunny glen filled with these wild flowers.  Of course, I wasn't out wandering in velvet and pearls, just a simple cotton dress.  But since this dress is quite dear to me, I have been looking for the perfect spot to photograph it and this one presented itself.

The day was mild and the sun was so sweet, that I came home from my walk, determined to wear my velvet and pearls in this spot as soon as evening came.

As I returned to this spot, I wondered to myself what Anne would have called it?  What lovely name would she have given to this natural garden?  Personally, I think I'll call it Violet Meadows.

 And I shall come here as often as possible while the blossoms last to enjoy the bird song, sunshine, and the scent of these deep purple flowers.

Comment below if you have a good name for this place, something that Anne would approve of :)