Spring,

traditionally a time of rebirth, of new beginnings. It is fitting then that I started this blogging journey a scant few weeks ago, at the start of spring in my part of the world.

This is all very new to me; blogging, writing prose and most challenging of all, putting myself out there for all to see – way, way outside my comfort zone. And, so far, I’m really having fun.

So, back to Spring. The onset of Spring and the warmth that comes with it coupled with the increased daylight hours has a tendency to lighten one’s mood and start thinking more positively:

Spring Sun on my back,

Brings warmth to the darkest mood.

Soon comes the Summer.

FERGWS

Living in a virtual desert climate, the advent of Spring brings reduced rainfall and so the need to reinstate the garden watering:

Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick.

Sprinklers feed the thirsty lawn.

Brown gives way to green.

FERGWS

And finally…

Early promise of days to come,

Strengthening rays of Springtime Sun.

That calls the flora to sprout and bloom

To spread their genes by growth resumed.

FERGWS

P.S. I just couldn’t resist adding this one:

Spring:

The thing that makes birds sing

And flit and twitter and dance on wing

To find a mate to celebrate

The bounteous things that Summer brings.

fergws