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april showers
As promised, all those showers did indeed bring flowers.
April was a month of rain and poetry, contemplation and planning,
learning and listening. I am ready for May with its
growth and green, hope and sunshine.
So very ready.
The shift was slow this year, from grey to color,
a long drawn-out session of watercolor painting
on a landscape that refused to dry.
But I have a feeling it was meant to be that way
for a reason I have not yet uncovered.
Perhaps it was a time to give myself time.
To surrender to all the things I cannot control,
to re-learn patience, acceptance, and gratitude.
Time to grow the strong roots that will
support me throughout the year.
Now, I feel like this daffodil, finally peeking out
from beneath the heaviest of winter blankets.
Raising my face up to the sun,
soaking in that warmth,
that light, that energy.
Comments
Along with you, my friend, I am so very ready.
Beautifully said. xo
Posted by: Graciel @ Evenstar Art | April 30th, 2011 11:01
The shift has been slow–I needed to read this today-oh–how I want to control even the seasons!
I am ready too–but with more gratitude…
Posted by: Vonda | April 30th, 2011 11:24
I’ve never seen that colour on these flowers, nice capture.
Posted by: Krunal | April 30th, 2011 11:36
interesting … thats what grows in my garden too…
love the treatment on the photo!!
Posted by: elk | April 30th, 2011 15:30
That’s beautiful. Our garden is filled with flowers and colours now, but I remember that first daffodil a couple of weeks ago. I felt just like you!
Posted by: Karin | May 1st, 2011 01:49
Sun is energy, rain costs energy
Posted by: Chantal | May 1st, 2011 02:41
I felt like April was holding out on me until the last week. Finally we’re surrounded by green (yay).
Posted by: Kathryn Dyche Dechairo | May 1st, 2011 07:57
Words so true…and I’m ready, too:)
Posted by: Leah C | May 1st, 2011 17:38
Such a wonderful analogy, and such a beautiful photograph!
Posted by: lisa | May 1st, 2011 18:22
Yes…it’s been a long slow month of April. Color – so slow to appear. So great to be finally May!
Posted by: Marcie | May 1st, 2011 20:31
Oh, yes, so ready for the greenness of summer. Beautifully said!
Reena
Posted by: Reena | May 1st, 2011 21:42
the image is softer than rain can ever be
Posted by: Chantal | May 2nd, 2011 05:54
Was in Florida this past week for a spring break vacation…and so enjoyed the sight of flowers everywhere I looked! Hopefully April showers will give way to May flowers in Wisconsin!
Posted by: Jen | May 2nd, 2011 13:00