Ben has a “spring” in his step this morning–he can’t contain it!
He’s been out in the sun and has caught the mood. There is change in the air.
A stillness that is palpable; a blue sky and birdsong.
I’d say his enthusiasm is a little premature, if he’s thinking Spring is sprung.
Not quite, Ben–though the bird is on the wing.
The deciduous trees in the meadow behind the house are still leafless–but their branch patterns make an agreeable filigree to contemplate from the warm comfort of my snug at breakfast time.
But he’s right that it’s good to be alive, which is what he seems to be saying with his frolicking .
And there are signs….
The bitter almond tree at the end of the garden is full of blossom, as are its fellows all the way to Lautrec.
One moment they are bare; and the next, it seems, there is blossom.
Such is the miracle.
The clutch of daffodils at the entrance to the garden are in no doubt.
We spotted three heifers in the pasture yesterday, where we haven’t seen a cow for months–sent by mum, perhaps, to check the length of the grass for grazing.
No cows today–grass ain’t riz yet, Ma.
For those a bit puzzled…
Spring has sprung,
The grass has riz,
I wonder where the birdie is?
They say the bird is on the wing,
But that’s absurd.
The wing is on the bird!
Dad used to show off by speaking this with a Brooklyn accent.
…they say the “boyd” is on the wing,
But that’s “absoyd”.
The wing is on the “boyd”!
Robin Ellis 
I haven’t heard “Spring is Sprung” poem for a long while! Thanks for starting off my morning with a smile — and a bit of envy as here in Michigan USA it is snowing (again). Spring will be here too, soon enough — but oh, those daffodils!
Gotta love Ben.
So glad to know the second half of that poem! My husband says the first half every year.
We’re heading to England in a wk or so…. Any chance of seeing any blossoms except snowdrops? I have yet to see bluebells. Someday… Enjoy your extra-springy cat! He’s so handsome.
Thank you for this Robin x
Hi Robin,
Thanks for the beautiful pictures of Spring! Here we are expecting another Nor’Easter storm this week. In between storms, the snowdrops and crocuses are out and the robins are back! My favorite bird! Enjoy the Spring!
Happy Monday from dreich*-for a change-Los Angeles.
*dreich=gloomy, gray (Scots)
Thank you so much for the pictures of a coming Spring. Here in Delaware we are expecting another Northeaster today. I am moving to France!
You certainly have a busy bird cafe there, Robin!
Beautiful pictures–they were fun to look at! Spring is a little slower here, in Wisconsin.
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing. yes, I am glad that spring is almost here. this year is relatively nice, we didn’t have a lot of snow as the years before.
I loved the party at your window ledge! Signs of spring do indeed propel me forward with thoughts of “it’s good to be alive.” 🙂
That is a lovely piece Robin. I love your Dad’s poem. Here in Australia , we have just gone into Autumn after a wonderful Summer. I hope Spring unfolds beautifully for you.
Where I grew up in Wisconsin we said –
Spring is sprung
The grass has riz
Where all the lousy drivers is!
Haven’t heard that poem since I was at school in the 60s, and then it was always recited by the “naughty girl” of the class who was the only one who could do the Brooklyn accent!
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Made my day!!
Here’s an Aussie version for you, Robin –
Spring is sprung
The grass is riz
I wonder where the flowers is?
They say the bird is on the wing
But that is such a silly thing
Because the wing is on the bird
How absurd!
Thank you, Karen. With an Aussi accent of course.
Hi Robin, I am so happy that my dad and yours knew that spring poem. Your pictures are delightful! My yard still has about a foot of snow and another bad storm is coming up the east coast with more snow. Clearly spring has not “sprung” here yet!
Hi, Sandy. Stay in the warm.
I’m so jealous of your green grass in the field, Robin! Last week, we could see much of our lawn–still rather frozen & withered, but at least visible. Then we got 10 inches of snow last week, and we expect another 14 by tomorrow morning. Ugh! It’s our third Northeaster in a row! Will be glad when the spring flowers and boyds return!!! 😉
Early days up there, Dianne–keep warm.
Just lovely! I expect we’ll have that color in the fields come April. There are green crocus shoots in the brown next to the house where it gets a little sun. We forget pretty quickly — when I moved to NYC it snowed 8 inches on April 4th! Thanks for the wildlife update.
Beautiful pictures. I could watch the video of the birds all day. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Robin
I have a request.
I have love a watercolour painting and always looking for subjects to sketch and paint. Your photographs of fields and trees are perfect
May I use these luscious photographs of the fields and trees and sketch
Shawdian
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Of course–with pleasure.