Friday, March 20, 2009

A New Season

Well, today is the first day of spring here in the northern hemisphere and by all accounts it is exactly what the first day of spring should look like.  A cloud does not exist is the skies overhead, the sky is the bluest of blue, the birds are chirping delightfully, the temperature is much more bearable, and the grass seems to have grown three inches overnight.  Actually, my lawnmowerand I could do without the growing grass.

This year spring feels more symbolic to me than in years past.  This year spring brings with it a new gleam.  It carries new meanings and new expectations.  Gone are the days of grey clouds, dead surroundings, and cold atmosphere.  Gone are the disappointments of missed court dates and heart break.  Moved out are the days of stationary bike syndrome!  You peddle fast and get lots of exercise but go nowhere. 

Song of Solomon 2:11-13 (The Message) says this:

Look around you: Winter is over; 
   the winter rains are over, gone!
Spring flowers are in blossom all over. 
   The whole world's a choir—and singing!
Spring warblers are filling the forest 
   with sweet arpeggios.
Lilacs are exuberantly purple and perfumed, 
   and cherry trees fragrant with blossoms.

I think the following link is appropriate... 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDUrIVGak-A&eurl=http://video.google.com/videosearch%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3Dits%2520a%2520new%2520season%2520its%2520a%2520new%2520day%2520a%2520fresh&feature=player_embedded