Does everyone have their own cue for when Spring is "really" here?
For many folks, I think it may be plants - individually or collectively - that close the door on Winter. Maybe it's the first sign of ferns:
or daffodils.
Maybe it's the soft and delicate columbine:
or the dazzling pool of color provided by a crocus cluster,
or even the first sight of an insect enjoying the pollen within:
For me, amongst all the signs and sights,
there is one cue that signals Spring Is Here.
The appearance of the first bloodroot:
I've been watching. It appeared this morning.
No matter what wild weather we may experience in the weeks ahead, it will not mean Winter was just taking a breather and has come roaring back.
For me, Spring is here.
What are your personal cues for the arrival of Spring? Please leave a comment and share your unique view, whether you are heading into Spring or Autumn or some other season in your world right now.
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