Springtime in New Jersey

Its approachtiptoes, teaseswith early warmthretreating aswinter holds ondisappointmenteven longingwithin me. Anticipationincreases,graduallybuds becomepetals appearblossoms burstmuted, paleat firstthenvibrant, bold. Occurrencesflowers pop upleaves developseeminglyovernightlike magictrees shelterumbrella-like. Soundsbirds callingwind blowingstreams rustlingchildren’s voicesnoisy cries,laughter, glee. Wonders unfoldingcloudsbillow, captivateopeningslike peepholescontrasting shadesicy or brilliantblue.My senses awakencauses meto rememberother timeswhen darknessdiminished,sunbeamsenchanted. Blissreturns withsmiles and joymy heart expandssuch happeningsenthrallhope ignitesGod’s mysteryprevails,my faithrenewed.By Lynn Doll