I've been noticing a maroon mist around all of the winter-bare trees. Small, tender leaf buds are forming and soon will burst. These next few days of 60 degree weather will further encourage their unfolding. Ah, springtime once again!
Sensing Cybele
Remember winter’s darkened hues
Tints of shiver, collage of cold
Bare branches freeze-framed
Against sky’s canvas
Seed and soil endured death’s brush
Enfolded their unborn,
Recalled a promise
Earth warmed by spring’s insistent push
Restless nature donned her gown of green
Butterfly and tulip exuberantly emerged
Singing choruses of color
Spreading awareness of rebirth
~ Cybele: Roman goddess of nature and fertility
