Friday, March 22, 2019

Going daffy over our springless daffs


 Spring might well be late this year, but then it was last year, too. Perhaps we should be getting used to it, even though some lessons are not easy to learn.
It could be that, understandably, many of us have forgotten what the season of Spring might be like so elusive season.
here's a refresher about this wonderful if
Of course, we should be positive and not say what it might be like. And here to help is a product of the gifted pen of poet Robert Graham.
Regular visitors here may remember that Robert named his favourite poem yesterday, and promised to let readers know which of his own creations he likes best.
Before that disclosure, here's one of his about last year's version of this elusive season, a verse that I really enjoy. I hope you will, too.
Thanks to the shops selling them, and thanks to our gardens for displaying them. Daffofils. What better or more lovely reminder of Spring? Thanks to Robert for this prompt. 

March Daffodils

Pause
On the unstoppable flowery alchemies of March,
Rushing towards you everywhere you do not look,
Rest on these golden islands of warm little suns,
Until the summer comes, ....
Continues on the blogs for my ocean adventuring book, Sailing to Purgatory, at http://sailingtopurgatory.com/index.php/feeds/367-going-daffy-over-our-springless-daffs

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