An English Shepherd: Wordfull Wednesday

Wednesday 22 September 2010

Wordfull Wednesday

To see a World in a Grain of sand
And Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.

William Blake
1757-1827

9 comments:

Margie M. said...: Beautiful thoughts, thanks for sharing.; 22 September 2010 at 02:13
Emma Rose said...: Lovely - poem and photo :); 22 September 2010 at 05:10
The Army of Four said...: Just beautiful!!!
Love,
Ams; 22 September 2010 at 10:46
Gail said...: I have always loved this poem.

That is the plant we call House Leak.; 22 September 2010 at 12:41
Taryn said...: Lovely!; 22 September 2010 at 16:24
janis said...: hhow wonderful! Honestly, it made me think of Dr Suess, "Horton Here's a Hoo". I am such a kid at heart.; 22 September 2010 at 18:12
Iowa Gardening Woman said...: Beautiful shot of the Live Forever! One of my favorite flowers.; 23 September 2010 at 00:49
Sniffles and Smiles said...: So beautiful!! Blake's words are a lovely accompaniment to this gorgeous photo!!! ~Janine XO; 23 September 2010 at 18:33
Arran, Arthur and Mum said...: Lovely poem!; 24 September 2010 at 10:48

What are English Shepherds ?

English Shepherds are descended from the dogs settlers took with them to North America to work on their farms from England and lowland Scotland. They were bred to be all round farm and family dogs rather than having just one job to do.

They have been recognized as a distinct breed by the UKC in the USA, since the 1930's.

Wizz is one of the dogs from the first litter to be born in England, she was born on the 3rd of November 2008. Wizz's parents Adam & Eve have been brought to the UK from the US by Jackie to reintroduce the breed to this country.

Check out the 1st web link below to find out more and why.