Spring At Last

"Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trails its wreath;
And 'tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.

The birds around me hopped and played,
Their thoughts I cannot measure;
But the least motion which they made,
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.

The budding twigs spread out their fan,
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can
That there was pleasure there.

If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature's holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament
What man has made of man?"

-   William Wordsworth, Lines Written in Early Spring

I peeked outside my window

When I heard a robin sing

His chrip was a sure sign

Of the coming of the Spring.

The color of the goldfinch

Was as yellow as could be

When I stepped outside my house

He sang a song to me.

The redpoles were a peeping

As if to say "It's here!"

Lets put away our shovels

'Cause Spring is finally near.

I looked up in the blue sky

To thank the Lord above

Then below I heard the cooing

Of the gorgeous morning dove.

~Trina Henry

I have welcomed spring with wide-open arms this year. I hope you're enjoying it too!

(or will soon, for those of you farther north)

Along with Spring comes Spring Break!! Some of you have already had yours, but mine starts tomorrow at noon. I have great plans this time, and hopefully will do a few things that are blog-worthy!

This weekend, at least, I'll be away from the blog, doing big things. I'm nervous but extremely excited. This could just possibly herald the start of many many changes.... and I pray for guidance in my decisions.