“Lavender blue”
and “lavender green”
a few “dilly-dilly’s”
and “you’ll be my queen.”
I never could figure
the words to this song
but that didn’t stop me
from singing along.
I find peace in my garden
and old-timey words
where twitters and tweets
come only from birds.
Family update: my son had “a bit of a relapse” yesterday.
He is being careful.
April 7, 2020 at 2:47 pm
I’m glad that, although he had a relapse, he seems to be holding his own.
April 7, 2020 at 3:07 pm
Thanks, Shirah. Based on what little I know, I’d say that these relapses are part of the way it runs its course. It sure keeps us guessing!
April 7, 2020 at 5:23 pm
No, no, no – no relapse, please. Thank goodness he’s home which is probably safer than being in a hospital right now. I will up the prayers that this is getting to the end and he’ll be back in tip top form soon. I was not familiar with that song so you provided me another learning moment. Thank you, my mind needed that. đŸ™‚
April 7, 2020 at 5:35 pm
Really? You didn’t sing “Lavender Blue” back in the day? Well, I’m glad you know it now; it’s a sweet old song, I think.
The relapse was a big worry for me yesterday, but he assures me he knows about such things and is being careful. My daughter-in-law told me this morning that he looked better yesterday evening. This up-and-down might be the way it goes for a while. It’s been almost three weeks now, and I should think that’s enough.
April 8, 2020 at 8:15 am
Oh gosh! I’m very glad to have been able to see your comment that he seemed a little better later in the day. It is a very trying condition. It must be hard not to worry yourself into an illness too, so I hope you are all bearing up and taking good care of yourselves, patient and loved ones.
I agree ‘Lavender’s Blue’ is a sweet song, but the trouble is lately I have been pestered by people lifting their beer and saying ‘Dilly Dilly’ in reflection of my Britishness when I am over in the US, due to some advert. Perhaps if I had seen the advert I would be better placed to appreciate the spirit of the salvation.
April 8, 2020 at 8:34 am
No! Really? “Dilly, dilly” is a toast? What I miss by not having television! That could ruin an old song.
Thanks so much for your concern. I was greatly relieved when my daughter-in-law told me that my son looked better and sounded better by day’s end. This is such nasty business.