For June, I studied the humble honeysuckle flower. I never noticed that it “hugs” bricks, fences and trees as it grows. That embracing nature has given it an association with togetherness and friendship.

Honeysuckle Lock Screen for June

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Handdrawn Honeysuckle lock screen background wallpaper
Handdrawn Honeysuckle lock screen background wallpaper
Handdrawn Honeysuckle lock screen background wallpaper

As I learned about the honeysuckle flower, I came across a lovely poem by Phillip Freneau, The Wild Honeysuckle.

From morning suns and evening dews

At first thy little being came:

If nothing once, you nothing lose,

For when you die you are the same;

   The space between is but an hour,

   The mere idea of a flower.

Phillip Freneau, The Wild Honeysuckle

You can read the full poem here.

I’ve always been familiar with the flower. It would grow along the fences at my favorite childhood beach. Their smell is a strong part of my summer memories. But, I never thought of it as particularly symbolic as it gripped and grew into unexpected places.

It’s a lovely burst of sweetness — peaking out to surprise the eyes.

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