Spring Takes Hold

Daffodils really signal spring to me. Their sun-soaked colour broadcasts warmth. My eyes feast on their bright presence.



The blue of the scylla complement the bright, yellow daffodils. They run wild over lawns, multiplying each year. Spring rushes in here, no gentle progression from one flower variety to the next. Warm weather speeds growth and each flower vies for our attention.



Branches feel the pulse of sap rushing up them, setting buds. Leaves will soon overshadow them. Already leaves are bursting out of bushes.



Spring - that magical season of growth and change. Each day provides new delights and feeds me with the energy of the season.

Bring on the Sun

Bring on the Sun, a photo by susanvg on Flickr.

Daffodils, a splash of sunshine in a spring garden, trumpeting, "spring is here!"

Daffodil

Daffodil, originally uploaded by susanvg.

The daffodil's sunny face looked down, turning away from the grey day.
 It's hard to feel gloomy with the bright spring flowers opening. My garden is coming to life.

Apr 11: A Flower for Jen

Apr 11: A Flower for Jen, originally uploaded by susanvg.

Turning Sixty
Seems last year we celebrated fifty
We both agreed it was a productive decade
building a home
building relationships
Watching our children launch

Jen is paving the way for me
As I follow in a few months
So I'm sending a flower
To my friend Jen
To trumpet the festivities
To smile on the occasion
To celebrate the beauty
Of turning sixty