Sunday, May 27, 2012

Nobody's perfect - Nessuno e` perfetto

There is a nine foot tall shrub in the yard that is blooming profusely and with which I am in love. I can't stand the thought that soon its flowers will disappear. I find myself worrying about whether it will be as beautiful next year. Fortunately it's not perfect because, you see, it's a Philadelphus (Mock-Orange), but a scentless one, which makes it a Philadelphus inodorus. Can you imagine how unbearable its beauty would be if it also filled the air with the scent of orange blossoms and jasmine? I don't think I could stand it.
Nel giardino c'e` un cespuglio alto circa tre metri che sta fiorendo abbondantemente e di cui sono innamorata. Non sopporto l'idea che presto i suoi fiori svaniranno. Mi scopro preoccupata che l'anno prossimo potrebbe non essere altrettanto splendida. Per fortuna non e` perfetta perche`, vedete, e` un Philadelphus (Fior d'Angiolo), ma uno inodore, per cui e` un Philadelphus inodorus. Potete immaginare come sarebbe insopportabile la sua bellezza se nell'aria spandesse anche un profumo di fiori d'arancio misto a gelsomino? Non credo che reggerei. 

9 comments:

Janis said...

Oh my, more proof we are kindred spirits. I worry too... that I do not look long enough or spend enough time before the flowers drop to the ground... spring, love, all the good things are so painfully beautiful!

ornella said...

adoro i fiori d'angelo ...ne ho piantato uno ma purtroppo non ce l'ha fatta...aveva di un profumo delizioso. Il tuo anche senza profumo รจ splendido! Ciao cara

anna maria said...

Janis - "painfully beautiful" is a perfect description - it's that beauty that has a sadness to it because you know it can't last.

anna maria said...

Ornella,
pensa che questo cespuglio e` qui forse da 40 anni e per almeno 25 di quelli e` cresciuta abbandonata a se stessa. Per questo mi piace anche di piu`, perche` penso che se avessi provato a curarla forse non ce l'avrebbe fatta!

Christine said...

You have captured so beautifully in these photos, Annamaria. At least you have those to fall back on until next spring. I simply cannot imagine a Philadelphus without that glorious scent!

Pamela Holderman said...

Oh I love these. Our neighbor has one and it does not get enough light. I feel so sad for it. And it is or was the kind that smelled divine. We are way behind weather-wise so maybe there is still hope it will bloom. Blessings to you in your beautiful home!

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Mary Ann said...

where are you??? come back!!!! i miss you!!!
xoxoxoxox

anna maria said...

Hey Mary Ann, thanks for the wake up call! I can't believe it's been almost 2 months! The heat has melted my brain and expending the least effort required to survive: watering, eating, sleeping.
xxoo