April Flowers

For thoughts on Spring I turned to top Canadian photographer

Freeman Patterson. In his book "the garden" he shares his

strong attachment to gardening. Freeman appears to be

deeply engaged in life. One has the sense that he lives

life to the fullest every moment he can squeeze out of time.

Here is an essay from his book (P.19):

"When the leaves on trees are about the size of squirrels' ears,

when birds returning from months in the south dart around

in search of nesting sites,

and daffodils dance in gardens and meadows,

a deep sense of well-being floods over me.

Everything good in the world seems possible.

My emotional liberation is mirrored by my increased physical activity.

Lying in bed after sunrise seems incomprehensible.

Politely, but firmly

I refuse to attend meetings, particularly in the evenings.

I neglect my basement work area, disown my computer and

spend every possible moment outdoors. In short, I make room

for receiving the gift of spring.

As I wonder along field and forrest paths long covered in snow,

sniffing the breeze to savour the rich moist tang of the soil and

the drifting ambrosial hints from flowers blooming somewhere,

I observe variations of colour that appear at no other time of

year-delicate, warm and sprightly hues. I reconnect with the earth

and sense the incredible surge of creativity around me, and within me.

And I garden. I can't help it. My whole being longs to be

engaged in the birthing process. This is not a hobby but an

essential aspect of who I am. For me, not to garden would

be saying No to life itself".

Here I share some of my shots of April flowers to illustrate

Freeman's words.

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Have-a-spring-in-your-step kind of day.