Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Tussilago Farfara



Among all the words I know in the world, these are definitely the most beautiful.

Tussilago farfara.



The sound of it tastes like a secret.
Something whispered, wise and hidden. A memory long forgotten, a treasure buried in a happy childhood.


Tussilago farfara: a magic spell that make the cold go away.
Spring's first courage, the smell of hope and sunny nights.











When I die, I want to become a tussilago farfara.


1 comment:

whereonearth said...

Tussilago farfara eh? I must tell you a tiny secret Silje: "tussi" is Finnish and means felt-tip pen, "lago" is ofcourse Spanish for lake and "farfar" is grandpa atleast in Swedish. I think springs first courage is way better than a lake drawn with a felt-tip pen by grandpa. I think you have what it takes to be the first courage of spring. See you in the beginning of the fall Silje, take care!

Marjaana