Spring is the season of mud and wild violets
The self-importance of tulips
Green vines creeping up old oaks
And cherry trees in radiant bloom –
Arms stretching wide and high
Pink and white blossoms
exploding
softly
with beauty
and the uselessness of all things
(no fruit will follow).
Meanwhile the violets go about their business
feet in the mud
keeping things organized
making sure the the trains run on time
and the kids say thank you.
(Cherries dream their cherry dreams
in glory, then they’re done.)
The better life?
I’m not the one
to tell you.
* * *
Credits:
Wild violets (and all the rest, but specifically the violets) courtesy of God.
Hackberry tree courtesy of my husband’s grandmother, who I believe planted it.
Tulips: Thank you, Ottoman Empire and Holland!
Cherry tree: I planted it, some years ago.
March 24, 2018 at 5:53 pm
Beautiful, happy pictures and poetry! I loved this. Thank you, Jennifer, for this bright spot on a dreary day.
March 25, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Dearest Nancy – thank you for returning the favor. It always makes me so happy to hear from you!! xoxo
March 24, 2018 at 7:15 pm
Wow. Wee. Thank you
March 25, 2018 at 1:40 pm
I’m so glad you enjoyed this!! xoxo
March 24, 2018 at 7:45 pm
Enjoyed it so much, Jennifer!
March 25, 2018 at 1:40 pm
You have been such an encouragement on the poetry, Kathy! Thank you so much – xoxo
March 25, 2018 at 6:40 am
Bacon is an inspire for any winter’s day! Thank you for a pleasure in the in-box!
March 25, 2018 at 1:39 pm
Nothing makes me happier than being a bright spot in the in-box! All warmest wishes – xoxo
March 25, 2018 at 10:46 am
Thank you for finding joy in mud and vines climbing on trees! I’m starting my own “Spring is…” poem right now! Thanks for the inspiration.
March 25, 2018 at 1:38 pm
That makes my day! Thank you for being in touch, Nancy! xoxo
March 25, 2018 at 11:57 am
Next up after Pepper’s adventures: a book of Jen poetry! ❤️❤️
March 25, 2018 at 1:37 pm
Thank you, Lyn!! xoxo
March 25, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Happy spring. Thank you, Jennifer.
March 25, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Dearest Ridley – Happy Spring to you!! xoxo
March 26, 2018 at 10:14 pm
So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gifts. Patricia