Green is the color of growth. As springtime comes near, new buds appear on the bare branches of trees. And before we know it the leaves will unfurl bringing a fresh beauty as the hardwood trees awake from their dormant season. They join with the evergreens to fill the hillside with so many shades of green.
GREEN LEAVES AND YELLOW FLOWERS
Along with new leaves come new flowers, too. Actually here at my house we already have daffodils blooming even though the trees are still bare. What a joy to look out and see those bright yellow blossoms! I love the springtime and watching the progression of plants and trees as they go from bud to fullness.
Through the winter our chickens were not giving many eggs, as they need about 14 hours a day of sunshine in order to steadily produce eggs. Lately we’ve been getting more and more each day. These two hens decided to pose for me as I was outside. I couldn’t resist taking their picture. They are also a sign of growth as we near the end of winter.
GREEN GRASS AND SPRING RAINS
Green is such a welcoming color to me. As we grow and mature it’s easy to fill our days with our responsibilities and busyness and forget to notice how subtly the seasons change sometimes.
In the spring I’m often surprised when I look out and see all the trees full of leaves, when just a few days before they still looked bare. It’s like I notice the buds and then forget until all of a sudden the trees are all fully dressed.
I wonder what I would notice if I took the time to examine them every day. Would I see the slight growth each day until finally they all burst into their fullness?
Our grass usually turns brown in the winter, but when spring comes the green returns and the grass is thick and lush. That’s when I love walking barefoot on the thick verdant carpet. And, of course the spring rains add to the refreshment and growth.
I love this excerpt from a song of Moses in Deuteronomy:
Pay attention, heavens, and I will speak; listen, earth, to the words from my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass and showers on tender plants. For I will proclaim the Lord’s name. Declare the greatness of our God! The Rock—his work is perfect; all his ways are just. A faithful God, without bias, he is righteous and true. Deuteronomy 32:1-4 CSB
The #FiveMinuteFriday prompt for this week is the word, green.
I’m noticing buds on trees, green sprigs of grass and more birds chirping. God’s creations are amazing. I love to pause and notice His creations.
Yes, spring is always an exciting time of year as growth comes back, brown turns to green and I love hearing the birds. I, too, love to pause and enjoy the beauty of creation. Blessings to you, dear Melissa! xo
My daffodils have just started pushing up through the the cold ground. I love the promise they hold! Your words have brightened my day with the hope of a green spring coming soon!
Isn’t it always exciting to see those first shoots come up? 🙂 I’m so glad to have helped to brighten your day, dear Cindy. Blessings to you! xo
Spring is my favorite season of the year! And what a beautiful burst of hope to see that you have daffodils blooming already. Our snow is just beginning to melt here, but your pictures remind me that spring is not too far away for us also. Blessings and love to you Dear poet/sister/friend. Xo
I have a hard time deciding whether spring or fall is my favorite time. Fall has such lovely colors and brings cooler weather, but spring brings new growth after the cold winter. So they are both beautiful seasons. Actually all the seasons have a beauty all their own. I just love the daffodils and their bright yellow color! And yes, spring is coming for sure. Blessings, love and hugs to you my dear sister/poet/friend. xoxo
Can’t wait to see green grass and spring! I’m so ready!
Yes, green grass and spring always bring cheer! Blessings to you, Tara! xo
I love this Gayl. Love your pictures. I love spring and summer, Oh I can’t wait for the sun and warmth…
Visiting from FMF#11
Thank you so much, Paula! Yes, I think we all are looking forward to the sun and the warmth. 🙂 Blessings to you! Thanks for visiting.