Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Sure As Spring


Each year, just about the time it seems winter refuses to exit, a little gift appears in my back yard signaling that spring is a sure thing.

The blooms on this tree pop open, diverting my attention from the barren branches of other trees and plantings there.

One day soon, the wind will rise and a little blizzard of tiny pink petals will swirl to the ground in one corner of the yard. Although I'm always sad to see the petals fall, there is an eventual unveiling of rich green buds as leaves emerge from the branches, hinting that summer soon will follow.


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