BRINK OF SPRING
Can you feel it?
Spring's awakening, inhaling deep,
stretching her arms, getting the kinks out.
She breathes heat into the morning sun
so a line of snowflakes atop the maple's branches
shimmers into liquid
then drips down, tapping pockmarks
into the rounded snowdrifts slumped against the fence.
Hello there!
It’s feeling very much like we’re about to transform from winter to spring here. There’s warmth in the sun. The remaining snow (we had about two feet on the ground until yesterday’s rain) is more crystal than powder. And the birds are back!
Are you noticing any hints of seasonal change in your backyard? You might have to look closely. I think all transformation begins this way: subtle hints that gradually gain momentum to the point where something turns over, or steps forward, or begins.
Personally, I’m still fully ensconced in winter’s energy: still spending most of my days indoors, partly because of all the writing I’m doing, partly because I got into that habit while rehabbing a broken bone in my foot (don’t worry – it’s much better!)
How about you? Are you eager for spring’s energizing warmth and colour? Or still luxuriating within winter’s blanket?
Spring is always so energizing for me! It’s my favourite season and this year it has me thinking about transformations.
What new facets might emerge when you step forward into the new season?
Lee Ann
Yes! Bring on the Spring golf season!! 🙂
Every Spring Man’s thoughts turn too…………The Cottage!
Your poem describes the eve of spring beautifully.
I am trying to embrace Spring. I’m no fan of gardens and grass and earthy smells. But one thing I really do love about spring is the return of longer days – the daylight is so motivational!
Hi Lee Ann: Yes indeed the snow slipping away, longer daylight, warming temperatures – thoughts of opening the cottage and cleaning up the yard. A warm happy feeling.
Curry