This morning in the merry, merry wood
The trees with laughter shook.
They’s seen old Winter hobble past
A-leaning on his crook.
The crocus called good-bye to him
And the violet from her nook,
For Spring is here in shoes of green
Everywhere I look.
Our grade eight vocal ensemble sang this madrigal in three-part harmony. It was the late 70’s so I doubt any recordings remain, but the lyrics spoke loudly to me this weekend, from decades long past.
I had stepped out my back door to take out the trash, when my eye caught sight of something unexpected.
What was the source of that splash of green under the leaf debris? Upon closer inspection, my hopes were realized.
The daffodils are coming up!
It has been a hard winter. Unexpected snow and ice had us miss 10 days of school. Last week, we had torrential downpours that have caused landslides. The weekend gave us sunshine and you could feel the hearts of the city rise.
Saturday, as I took Lucy for a longer walk that we’ve had in a while, I heard birdsong. Actual birdsong! I hadn’t realized how long it had been since I had heard anything other than the cawing of crows. My heart swelled with this mellifluous sound.
I know we are in for more rain, and true Spring is still a few weeks off, but this little foretaste of Spring has put a spring in my step and a smile on my face.
booksandbassets 
Love your pics! Spring is coming! 🙂
Hooray for daffodils! And isn’t it sweet for words memorized long-ago to come back to mind?
I love it when the bulbs get to popping out! Spring is such a wondrous season!
Our daffodils are poking their heads up out of the ground as well. I can see buds on our lilac tree. Even though we have not had much snow (thankfully) here let’s bring on Spring. I am ready.
Your post is so encouraging! We are just getting our douse of winter and snow and a day off. I love Spring – can’t wait!
You can feel the enthusiasm and excitement in your voice! As someone who doesn’t love the cold, I can imagine how you are feeling. Hope Spring and warmer weather comes soon!
I love your connection with the lyrics and the weather! We’ve had really unseasonable weather in Virginia, so for me, it’s been strange to have 70 degree temperatures in February:)
Thanks for passing on these uplifting verses, words, and pictures. Just the things for today!