This morning, sunlight streamed into my bedroom. I felt the need to stretch before waking so I started to move with flow, as we do in yoga class. I reflected on my baby grandgirl's adorable manner of pandiculation when she wakes from slumber. I thought of birds stretching their wings to dive into my neighbor's feeder. Nature awakened the earth.
As I opened the door, I smelled the freshness of a spring day. Tiny purple petals on my tree surprised me and white buds on my bush squeezed forward in little pockets of joy. No matter where I looked there were signs of spring's rebirth. I soaked in the efflorescence of my flowering trees and welcomed nature's springtime celebration.
Nature Celebrates Springtime
efforescence bloomssprout openadorning a quiet community of nestled homes flowering trees sing praise to nature's palettesky blue marshmallowed cloudsawaken earth©CVarsalona, 2024
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Pandiculation! What a great word, Carol! Are those redbud blossoms? What a gorgeous color and matching poem. Diane’s turtle haiku is adorable.
ReplyDeleteTracey, we recently that tree planted ibefore winter set in. The landscaper took me to the garden to pick out the trees. The color was so dynamic that I had to say yes. I have two gorgeous magnolia specimen trees in my back yard and can't wait to see the blooms. Thanks for comment.
DeleteIt's fun to see you having so much fun with words, Carol--and your redbud is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heidi. I think I might try a definito when for my next word play.
DeleteI love the fun new words here today! And thanks for featuring the turtles!
ReplyDeleteDiane, my husband saw baby turtles in the pond down the street. I am eager to see the turtles congregate and warm in the sun like you wrote.
DeleteLove the new word, "pandiculation", Carol. I'll remember! And your loving celebration of new buds! That picture is gorgeous, too! I'm adding to the padlet, enjoyed Diane's pic & poem - how fun to see them!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I must admit that I did not know the meaning of pandiculation. It is such a wonderful word to pronounce and each morning when I awake I treat myself to a peaceful stretch. I look forward to seeing your artistic creation that will be on the padlet.
DeleteI love hearing of such a luxurious awakening, both from bed and from winter!
ReplyDeleteYour posts and poems are always a breath of fresh air, Carol. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bridget. The air today is chilled. It is amazing how one day it is high 70s and the next 53 degrees.Brr!
Deleteoooooh, I just love those efflorescent blossoms. There is a tree in town that literally glows pink. It's just gorgeous. Thank you for capturing that here. I'm off to do a little afternoon yoga right now. Ooooof! I need it before Monday mornings. Here is the link to my padlet. https://padlet.com/mitchellhubeimom/2024-world-ivf6ca0h9vp0flmq/wish/2960107059
ReplyDeleteEven your prose reads like a poem, Carol! Beautiful tree with those vibrant blooms. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's the "marshmallow clouds" for me. Delightful. (Lovely image too, Carol.) I look forward to spending some time at the Spring Gallery.
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