Spring's Beginnings — ediblegardens52

ediblegardens52 is about 52 weeks of edible gardening in coastal Southern California. I write about gardens, food, family, community and place.

Sue Martin

Mar 19

Mar 19 Spring's Beginnings

When warmth of springtime slackens winter’s glare
and earth from bitter bonds is free to breathe
infusions of fresh colors boldly weave
through nature’s living canvas, wild affair.
As instinct wakes the hibernating bear
while like a compass, birds fly south to leave
a native chorus rises to receive
a primal song of life known everywhere.

With bold awakening from winter’s cave
transformed from frozen chrysalis of cold
a young cub ventures forth with virgin steps.
Against a crusty shell, a young beak breaks
escapes his fortress, pushing out so bold
now free, finds comfort in his mother’s breast.
—Laura Leiser