Legend of the Bluebonnet

We're hoping to see lots of bluebonnets this weekend!   So far I've only seen a few patches here and there about town.  I planted lots of bluebonnet seeds this year but only about 4 plants have popped up so far. Maybe next year will be better.    They are my very favorite flower and a whole field of them is just breathtaking! 

This one is in our front yard.

These pictures were taken last year near Conroe.

The Legend of the Bluebonnet

The Texas fields are covered
With a blanket of deep blue.
But for a little Indian girl,
This would not be true.

Texas land was buried and dry.
Rains just would not come.
Indians danced and prayed for rain,
And beat upon their drums.

The Chief made a proclamation.
He appealed to one and all.
A prized possession must be sacrificed
Before the rains would fall.

The Indian camp was silent,
While each person searched his heart.
But when it came to sacrifice,
With possessions they would not part.

Suddenly a little girl stepped forth,
Holding her blue-clad doll.
She placed it in the roaring fire
and raindrops began to fall.

The rain brought forth the grass,
Among its blades, flowers of blue.
To be a sign for all the time
Of a love so pure and true.

Author Unknown 


May all your weeds be wildflowers!