the red breasted robins, scampering through the softening soil

chilled rains pass through and the clouds often break with lasting moments of warmth

the forest becomes alive with sound as last years chicks ring in new life of their own in song

the sun sets longer and later casting old shadows with light in new colours

toads and tree frogs ripple throaty verse deep into the night

days break with a fresh nose

grasses and moss push through toes of bare feet

fiddle heads curl out and small buds kiss the warming air.

this is the new season

of rebirth and rejuvenation

this the season that welcomed you into the world

the sun so comfortable on your cheeks, as they rise.

stretch your arms

close your eyes and stretch your neck

the earth knows of you, loves you and knows your love.

open your eyes

give this beautiful vision a reflection of the joy that the seasons past had only a glimpse of

shine with the sun and glow with the moon

feel what you are, and that is, loved, today and always.

grow.