In the Conservatory

Outside the snow slowly recedes
A winter’s worth of dirt
Revealed
Newly uncovered grass
Is soppy sepia
Colours still stripped
From the city


   

I step inside the conservatory
Into spring
A riot of colour
Shocks my winter weary eyes
Tulips in every shade
The lush yellows of the daffodils
Exude the warmth of sun.

   

I wander through this oasis
Each bloom beckoning
Begging to be admired
Focus my camera
Catch their beauty
For all to enjoy



Slowly meandering
Not ready to go back
To the lingering winter
A delightful respite
To be savoured

There are signs outside
That once again
This display of colour
Will spill outdoors
And spring will take hold.