Though winter is around the corner they are still blooming in Victoria
Tis the last rose of summer
left blooming alone- Thomas Moore
- The Midas Rose
and The Last Rose of Summer – in Dublin – beautifully played by Andre Rieu with Tin Whistle Virtuoso
the runes of the gatekeeper's daughter- dedicated to Nick 
Tell me of the atonement of the pristine alabaster rose. What does it mean?
Otherwise much appreciated. Thanks for the share.
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Hi Peter!! You know I’m not sure!! I was thinking of the alabaster statues I’ve seen of the Virgin Mary who I believe is often associated with sorrow and one where she had a rose on her foot. Alabaster also makes me think of old sepulchers and as I thought the rose looked alabaster the word just sprang to mind!! My mind works in strange ways and associations. lol. So after the sorrow of King Midas ( of the old Greek tale) whose touch turned everything including his daughter into gold I presented the alabaster rose. I should have written a poem or story probably to explain.
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I like those associations. My mind does the same. Linking concepts. Analyzing. Seeking to understand.
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yes- great minds think alike! and all that 🙂
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It’s heaven for our senses,dear Cybele!A real wonder your golden rose,you touched it better than Midas!Magical golden nuances on its petals and soft lighting caressing them!Suddenly,Cybele became a carver and turned it into a fine alabaster rose with soul … Thoughts while listening to the sweet melodies of another virtuoso in music 🙂
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So pleased you liked this post referring to that wonderful old myth!! It was a lovely magical rose!! I was pleased how they both turned out myself! I’m happy you liked the music!! So rich and poignant!
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Love both images – but especially the first one! A
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yes I rather like it too!! Thanks Adrian!
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Beautiful images, and I love that song. 🙂
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me too Sylvia, thanks!
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Beautiful photos! I especially like the first one. 🙂
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Many thanks Lizzie!!
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Love the processing on that first shot Cyb
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thanks so much Mark- and I don’t even know how I got that gold to stand out- I don’t always remember my fiddlings!! But I liked the end result too!
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Those are beautiful! I get a little sad when the blooms disappear. Here, I’m noticing the wildflowers turning brown with the cooler temps.
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yes they are!! thank you Janna!
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Beautiful images, lovely music, perfect combination! Thank you so much for sharing this 🙂
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thank you Indah!
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The perfect music for the perfect flower! Beautiful!
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thanks Linda! 🙂 I love music too!
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Lovely, like the old song too.
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Yes! Thanks Sherry!
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Love your moody Midas Rose – very Cybele!
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aww thanks Sue!! I’m a bit cracked!!
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😳
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Very nice!
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thanks Maverick!
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Both are lovely. I still see some blooming around my neighborhood.
The musical piece is wonderful!
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thanks Deborah! I love to see them! and yes I love Andre Rieu!
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Loved your golden rose.
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thanks Sharon!
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Roses have just started blooming here in the other Victoria, Australia! The Midas rose is golden.The second rose looks like it is made of rock. Maybe the title should be The Rose of Astonement?
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haha!!! good one!
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ps: alabaster it is!!
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