It has been a dry and mild day today and as I went out into the garden to take blog photos, buoyant from my lunchtime swim, I noticed these...
Oh the miracle that is Spring will soon be with us, I hope! Just seeing these small, proud, emerald shoots, proudly showing their bravery in popping their heads above the parapet, impervious to the threats which such plants may face, gave me a secret thrill.
No matter that this is my 36th Spring, the astonishment that once again, things return anew is always fresh, always a joy!
How can it be that from this sea of brown, crinkled leaves, each one a testimony to Winter's harsh destruction, that something so fresh and courageous can spring?
In a few weeks, my garden may again be a riot of daffodils, a rumpus of golden trumpets blasting my mind with subliminal messages of Joy, Joy, Joy, We return!
But, not yet... still, this is a small verdant secret to be treasured in our hearts until that moment.
The birds know, there they were in profusion, seated on the loftiest branches of the ancient trees in the garden gossiping, spreading clandestine messages of hope, discovery and merriment:
"Did you know that the daffodils are returning?"
"They say that there will be food in abundance!"
"They say that Aslan is on the move,"
Whatever their message,the news is spreading.
A few miles away, the snowdrops were nodding in agreement and passing on the good news.
And this small purplish flower was brimming with suppressed joy, longing to stretch from its winter Slumber!
Yes, the time is surely soon.
xxx
Spring is sheer joy each year, I'm 70 now and still get a thrill to see the buds appearing on the trees and the bulbs poking through. Once the leaves start to appear I now that the car boots are almost upon us again. The country one's that we like usually start around the middle of march, can't wait. lol
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This makes me so happy to read Briony! Spring is my favourite season and it is such a joy.
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Beautiful words about the advent of spring Kezzie. I feel the joy too. Spring is my most favourite time of year...and I'm surprised this is your 36th Spring. You look much younger.
ReplyDeleteThe small purplish flower is a Crocus. Another of my favourites.
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Thank you Jacqui! It gladdens my heart that that joy is felt by many people. I feel sorry for those who don't. Yes, I shall be 36 next week. I definitely look it more than I used to!!! Marriage and teaching have aged me!!!
DeleteI had some lovely crocuses in my garden last year. I hope they return!
Dear Kezzie, I too am 70 and I still get excited about Spring. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment regarding our little Willow. She's a darling...
ReplyDeleteYou have such a gift or expressing yourself so brilliantly in words and you describe the heralding of Spring with such joy. Although our Spring is still totally hidden under mountains of snow, it gives me joyful hope that Spring will soon be here too just seeing those green shoots and brave little flowers showing up.
Thanks for this little jolt of hope.
Hugs,
Julia
Thank you dear Julia. Your words are kind and have actually prompted a blog post I have been thinking about for a while.
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I'm looking forward to reading your blog post.
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Julia
With the Caribbean Vortex over the UK we have had lovely temperatures today ...
ReplyDeleteIsn't it lovely when Spring is just around the corner ...
Enjoy the rest of Sunday and all good things for the new week ahead
All the best Jan
It is so nice to see them...even if it will be a while before they are fully grown and a bit more until they blossom...Daffodils are beautiful, I love them!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see that Spring is arriving in your garden. Wonderful photographs. This year I wasn't as nostalgic about Spring as usual, I tried to enjoy Winter more....but I'm happy that Spring is around the corner now.
Have a lovely evening!
I loved your choice of words in this post. I was excited to see first hint of yellow on some miniature daffs and that the normal bulbs I planted last year have come up too. They were from a random bag so I can't wait to see what they look like :)
ReplyDeleteI too am excited for Spring, I've noticed the little green shoots and the very noisy birds! I love it! x
ReplyDeleteA beautifully written post :)
ReplyDeleteI've noticed the lengthening days and amount of bird song, ever increasing, this week. Today I went out to enjoy late winter flowers :)
What a lovely ode to spring. :)
ReplyDeleteSeeing those snowdrops gives me resolve to plant at least one new variety of those dear flowers next fall, so I'll have even more to look forward to when spring rolls around again. But for now, I surely don't lack, for as you point out, life is pushing up all over the place!
ReplyDeleteThe park opposite my house is full of crocuses already :) It's ruddy delightful, and I even managed to complete my craft project over there on Saturday while sat on a blanket with a mug of tea. Hope your week continues in a similarly cheery way xxx
ReplyDeleteI love spring, just to watch what may bloom first
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My crocuses are out and the amaryllis is about to burst forth. Let's hope that nasty snow stays away now. xxx
ReplyDeleteSurely spring is coming, dear Kezzie, I loved your posts and pictures! The news are spreading, for sure, and I loved to see the purple flower! I think that March will bring you all that Joy joy joy that spring has! Hope you have a nice week, dear Kezzie!
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They say that each spring is the only spring — a perpetual astonishment, and that is so right. I just love the first signs of spring and early spring flowers! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the flowers. I have a couple of snowdrops in the garden, but the crocus is not in bloom yet. x
ReplyDeleteA secret thrill indeed! I've seen so many snowdrops this year, and they do nod in agreement, Spring is coming!
ReplyDeleteThe evenings are getting noticeably lighter, that's always the first sign for me. Snowdrops cover the banks all around, little green buds appearing here and there. I can't wait for spring to truly arrive.
ReplyDeleteI got so excited when I saw a patch of crocus the other day whilst driving I squealed to Tony about them 'oh that purple flower, yeah mum nice' was his reaction!
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