We are experiencing a reluctant spring here in Ottawa. The ground is still frozen, the neighbourhood lawns sit brown and matted, tiny buds hold tight to tree branches. For an April-born soul like me, this extended grip of winter is like a tether I’m chafing against. I need the soft spring warmth and new green sprouts of my favourite season to renew my inspiration and energy. Are you feeling the same way?
It seems that for now my challenge is to seek out the few brave tips that have broken through the crust of soil and find inspiration with what nature has to offer, instead of complaining and protesting the latest weather forecast.
So I took myself out into the back yard and found these brave tips:
And I took myself out into my community and found some more brave tips and with them, the inspiration for this month’s poem, The Only Way You Get to Bloom.
I remind myself that Nature is wise and patient and steadfast – all things I am not. I’ll take these early signs as proof that spring is emerging… albeit on her own timetable. May you also experience the wisdom of Nature this month!
Lee Ann
I love your poem! It is so true, this year it seems like spring is slow to come.
Happy Birthday LeeAnn.
Understood. The plants feel the cold like you do but soon they will be smiling and blossoming again just like you. I am still in Florida and am starting to miss my friends at home but not the weather. Soon you and I will have lunch with M2 and have a few laughs. Hugs
Truly inspirational Especially after this winter
It renews our spirit for day to come