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Celebrating Spring

April 2, 2013 By Jean Wise

spring
April has finally arrived. I don’t know about you but I need, really need spring.
I want to open my windows, replacing the stale furnace air with Ohio warm breezes.
I need to see new life springing up from the earth and bursting at the tips of branches.
I love to watch the birds frolic in the backyard and create homes in nests built with scraps and broken leftover pieces.
Spring reminds me that no matter how dark, dreary and long winter is, hope will come again. Spring is God’s reminder He will come again.
To celebrate Spring’s arrival, I want to roll down my car window and hang my head out like dogs love to do.  Instead I behave and yell, “Welcome” as loud as I can on a stretch of the road where no one can hear or see me.
I smile at Spring’s invitation to rejoice and dance with delight with the Lord.
My heart spills with gratitude for resurrection.

Spring

by

Mary Oliver

 

Faith

is the instructor.

We need no other.

Guess what I am,

He says in his

incomparably lovely

young-man voice.

Because I love the world

I think of grass,

I think of leaves

and the bold sun,

I think of the rushes

in the black marshes

just coming back

from under the pure white

and now finally melting

 stubs of snow.

Whatever we know or don’t know

leads us to say;

Teacher, what do you mean?

But faith is still there, and silent.

Then He who owns

the incomparable voice

suddenly flows upward

and out of the room

and I follow,

obedient and happy.

Of course I am thinking

the Lord was once young

and will never in fact be old.

And who else could this be, who goes off

down the green path,

carrying His sandals, and singing?

 

I love this poem by Mary Oliver and think I too will kick off my sandals, and walk with the Lord, singing down the green path.
Can you tell Spring is my favorite season?

What is your favorite season?

 

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    April 4, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Sounds like you are a spring lover too. I know today in Ohio it is in the 50 with 60s coming this weekend. My tulips are growing too. can’t wait to see them bloom. I love the hope and energy of this time of year. Thanks for stopping by Pamela

  2. blankPamela Kuhn says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:24 am

    My heart spills with gratitude. That’s how I feel about our promised 56 degrees tomorrow. Spring is my favorite season and oh, how I need the sunshine this year! Loved this “joy in spring” writing!

  3. blankJean Wise says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:06 am

    I liked the poem too Nancy but when I read those last two lines, I fell in love with the words. Isn’t that a delightful image?

  4. blankJean Wise says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:06 am

    I sure am ready for spring too, Lisa. You are right a great reminder of God’s faithfulness. Happy Spring to you!

  5. blankNancy Ruegg says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Those last two lines of the poem create a delightful visualization of Jesus jauntily walking along with a sandal in each hand, singing a lively tune. I can even see him dancing. Surely the season of spring, a grand celebration of life, is his favorite, too.

  6. blankLisa notes... says

    April 3, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    “…hope will come again.”

    I love that about spring. So ready for it. I’m thankful I live in an area that has definite seasons (even though I might want to live in spring year-round!) because it’s such a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness.

  7. blankJean Wise says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    I can’t imagine how difficult the heat/cold and humidity must be for you. I think I like the energy and new life of spring the most.

    blessings on your Easter season! enjoy it

  8. blankJean Wise says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    You are right. It is still cold here too but spring is coming. I can feel it and see it. and love it!

  9. blankMia says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Dear Jean
    My favorite seasons are autumn and spring! Although I just love the long days of summer.
    The heat and humidity of summer and the cold of winter don’t treat the Fibro to kindly!
    Blessings to you

  10. blankDesiray Lewis says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I am so glad that spring is here, and though we are not having so many spring days here yet I am still awaiting it.

  11. blankMia De Vries says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Dear Jean
    I love spring and autumn the best. Although I just love the long days in summer and our beautiful sunshine, the humidity and heat of our summers and the cold of our winters cause the Fm/CFS to flare up a lot.
    Love to you
    Mia

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