Celebrating the Miracle of Spring

The Miracle of Spring

Miracles...

Come in all shapes and sizes.

They fill our lives and world with wonder.

But none more inspiring or sustaining.

Than the miracle of spring.

                         

We put aside our cares and worries.

To savor the moment.

And witness, once again.

The renewal of the earth.

                          

Slush, mud and snow.

Cloudy days of  dark dismay.

Gratefully, left behind.

And in their place.

The colors of the season.

Begin to emerge.

             

                    

Warm shades of yellow.
The full spectrum of greens.

Mauve and pink: a delicate floral  fabric.

Creamy, velvet white; as only spring can portray.

Blue skies, peeking out from the clouds.

The earthy, unmistakable  fragrance of the warming ground.
  

       

Miracles...I've seen my share.

        

But few compared to the miracle of spring.

A time to celebrate.

To honor the planet.

And all those living things that make it.

A miracle of nature.
Once again, come true.

        

　

GHH/2012

                   
And a very Happy (and lucky) St. Patrick's Day to you! :<)

Mr. Cheddar and a new Irish friend of his have a  St. Paddy's Day Post too!

Also submitted as this week's OSI prompt suggestion: miracle.



A Bit of Spring Pink on Yet Another Grey Day...

I am getting SO tired of the weeks of almost continuous grey, cloudy days; here in Interior BC.

This photo of beautiful cherry blossoms photographed a couple of years ago on our main street; always makes me smile.

              

I hope this oh so pink spring photo and  haiku poem brings a smile to your day too. :<)

                                          
How's your weather?
Any signs of spring where you are?

PS: And if you are in need of a giggle on a gloomy or otherwise day, check out Mr. Cheddar as you've never seen him before!  ;<)

Mixed Messages from the Groundhogs!

There were mixed messages being delivered by the groundhogs of Canada and the U.S. today.

Click here to see another adorable photo and details of this year's weather predictions from these furry experts.

I'm going with the ones that said we are in for an early spring. :<)

Happy Groundhog Day!!!!

Photo courtesy of Flickr

A Beautiful Spring Photo to Share (with Haiku)

                          

I added the words. My thanks to Caroline Brown for sharing this inspiring photo.

One of my all-time favorite spring photos.

                                 

April showers will bring May flowers!