Ode to March

I love spring. I love to watch the birds gather twigs and grasses for their nests; hearing baby birds chirping; watching the trees bud and flower; the early wildflowers, the crocus, violets, lily of the valley, grape hyacinths....then the daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips; the grass greening, sometimes it seems just overnight after a gentle spring rain and a little sunshine.....everything is fresh and new.

I even enjoy the March winds. It's as if winter and spring are fighting this battle between themselves.....the wind is rooting for winter to stay on a little longer as it brings in the cold fronts, and at the other end of the spectrum, the calmer days are rooting to be the victor and for spring to start. It's just the inevitable process of spring. Then one day spring is actually here.....in full bloom so to speak! The cold winds of winter surrender and springtime prevails!