How do you defeat death?
With new life.
Promises kept safe through the bitterness unfurl a banner.
Tender green shoots reclaim the earth.
Delicate buds extend the sun's reach.
Even tree bark shines a reflection of hope.
And so, He makes all things new.
Winter?
What is that?
I forget.
Written as a tribute to the breath-taking spring of 2010, which arrived gloriously early and is treating us to a unexpected helping of grace. Our last measurable snowfall was February 23 this year, the earliest end to the snowfall season ever recorded. We've been reveling in sunshine and temperatures 15-20 degrees above normal. The ice is out on all the lake, two to three weeks ahead of schedule. And last weekend, I put away the snow gear. The world around me is a picture of the truth that the hopelessness I felt yesterday is not the end. In God's reality, spring always wins.
Oh, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWe had another snowstorm last week and it covered up all of the tender young shoots - but they went ahead and kept growing, shoving their yellow and purple heads above the snow. JOY.
WOW! Beautiful and amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHere in CO spring is about 1-2 months late. Let me say that again: 2 MONTHS LATE. while in some regards it drives me crazy, I have to admit to feeling a little grateful that the winter stuck around long enough that I haven't felt frantic about my baby coming.
Enjoy your spring!
Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I think we missed spring. It was 85 today. And the pollen, oh the pollen! I think we've been in the high pollen count every day for the past 10 days. Yes, I am counting. Wait, sorry, I shouldn't complain! :)
ReplyDeleteAmen, what a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteSee! He didn't make you WAIT on spring this year! :)
ReplyDeleteSpring has become my favorite time of year. New life, beginnings and color are so wonderful to take part in each year!
ReplyDeleteYeah spring :)
We've had a similar "early" spring experience here too. Lowest snowfall on record for YEARS. I've forgotten about winter too. It's all about summer now! (In fact, Dani and I just went today on an LL Bean excursion where she tried on sandals & we picked up swims shorts for big brother!)
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are SO purty.
ReplyDeleteSpring is COMING!!!!!!
Love the poem and the beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteOh, AMEN.
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