GIFTS FROM MOTHER EARTH

 The unfurling, the blossoming, the greening, the warming, and the renewal from Mother Earth. 

It is the same each Spring, and never would I tire of it.

Spring's green bud is bursting fast, And winter's reign is o'er at last, And summer's sun Has now begun His genial beams o'er earth to cast.   A magic want in hand unseen, Decks nature in her robes of green; And liquid notes From songster's throats With music hail the brightened scene.   Rubies and pearls bedeck the morn; And golden vestments eve adorn; And life abounds, And joy resounds, Where melancholy stalked forlorn.   The flowing rivers, winds and showers, The sparkling rills, the radiant flowers, Leap and rejoice With sudden voice, Eager to test their new-born powers.   The choral anthem--incense sweet! With swelling melody replete, Fills ev'ry gale With grateful hail, The gentle influence to greet.   "Glory to the matchless sprite! Glory to effulgent Light!" Aroused from sleep, The land and deep Unceasing chorus day and night!   Should I then omit to bring My choicest gifts to welcome spring? Join in the choir With heart and lyre, And loudest in the concert sing? C.B. Langston

  

                                        

Linking to Barn Hop #8

ALMOST SPRING

Can you feel it?

Can you see it?

Can you hear it?

                   

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.                       ~ Marcus Aurelius 

happy day!

THE EARTH AWAKENS

It's a Jubilation . . . nature is awakening from it's winter's rest. 

There are signs of Spring everwhere !

The air smells fresh, the light is brighter, and the earth is spongy beneath our feet  It is a time for new life, new beginnings. Can you hear the new bird songs? 

Take a walk with your child today and notice EVERYTHING!

 Become deep in awareness of our marvelous natural world. Even in the smallest of spaces you will notice changes and Spring.

  

LOOK , LISTEN, SMELL, FEEL, and be sure to TOUCH !

What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell? What does it smell like? How does it feel? How does it make you feel?


Begin your kinship with Nature TODAY,
if you haven't already.

The Beautiful Spring   by  George Cooper

"I was here first," said the snowdrop: "look!"
"Not before me!" sang the silver brook.
"Why," cried the grass, "I've been here a week!"
"So have I, dear," sighed a violet meek.


"Well," piped a bluebird, "don't leave me out!
I saw the snow that lay round about."
"Yes," chirped a snowbird, "that may be true;
But I've seen it all the bleak winter through."


"I came betimes," sang the southwind, "I!"
"After me, love!" spake the deep blue sky.
"Who is it cares?" chimed the crickets gay:
"Now you are here, let us hope you'll stay."


Whispered the sun, "Lo! the winter's past:
What does it matter who's first or last?
Sky, brooks, and flowers, and birdies that sing,
All help to make up the beautiful spring."
  
       

HAPPY SPRING!

enJOY your day and enJOY the season!