We have a lawn at our cottage, but it’s not a flawless stretch of green grass. The rural property at this time of year is dotted with daisies, which we resolutely mow around.
The tradition began with my mother-in-law. She wanted to keep the lawn looking nice and well cared for, but she couldn’t bring herself to mow down a beautiful flower in a natural setting. We honour her when we leave those daisies swaying in the summer breezes.
I’m not sure what our neighbours think of the patchy mowing job. Perhaps they mutter: “I wish those people would do something about that lawn.”
My wish would be that they choose instead to enjoy the beautiful flowers and take a moment to feel grateful for the gift from nature.
When life gives you beauty, don’t mow it down.
Somerton Smith 
Amen, sistah! Don’t mow beauty down. Love that idea. You can be our neighbor any time you want.
I think that being your neighbour would be really fun. Of course, I’m not nearly as enthusiastic about extending the same courtesy to dandelions . . .
I say YAY to you and your daisies. Mow around them. Enjoy the joy that daisies spread. I’m cheering for you!!!
I can feel you from here. 🙂