Sunday Stroll - Immersion

Immersed in the sunshine of a particularly mild March,

my May tulips are blooming in April,

and pansies are peeking up in the front garden.

A tiny misumena vatia, or goldenrod spider,

has taken up residence in the jet-fire narcissus.

Immersed in warmth,
muscari & Rip Van Winkle Daffodils,
white rock cress & wild violets
are blooming along the garden path.

As I walked through the garden,

and up into the woods,

and back down the eastern hill,

this little bee continued to revel

in the beauty of warm gold dust and spring sunshine.

Delicate wild pink tulips are blooming near the silvery lavender.

And in the woodlands,

dogtooth violet is nodding above her mottled leaves.

I wonder if the little bee ever got his fill?

I am about to follow his lead...

I am heading out for a long walk

to the "Sand Hill"

with my seven year old,

to immerse myself in the remaining hours of golden spring sunlight

and the lively, imaginative chatter of my son.

Where ever you are, whatever the weather,

I wish you wonderful hours in which to lose yourself!

all photos by Aisling, April 11, 2010