Endless (Mountain) Wonders

First come the Snowdrops

not to be confused with the falling snow.

Tiny leaves followed by snow white blossoms

bringing the first hint of seasons to come.

Pushing up through the frozen turf

Daffodils and Tulips gradually emerge--

first the blade and then the flower

bright signs of what is yet to come.

Still wearing their winter coats

our resident Does emerge from the woods.

Upon inspection of bulging bellies

my wife exclaims: “We’re going to have babies.”

For two of us on Medicare this is joyous news:

Somewhere beyond the field a birthing suite

Awaits the moment when new life springs forth.

We cannot wait to perceive it.

Meanwhile, the Robins return, picking worms

from the ground-- even through a blanket of snow.

When it melts the mouth is put to other work

gathering material to build a nest.

The grass greens; the garden is tilled and planted.

The buds burst on trees leafing out.

The Iris’ that as a child reminded me of ice cream cones

add their beauty as they line up along porch and deck.

Finally comes the day when birds and bunnies

spot a new neighbor cavorting in the field.

Under the watchful eye of its mother

young legs bounce to Creation’s joyful drumming.

 

 “May the God of hope

fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

so that you may abound in hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

(Romans 15. 13)