TThis poem was inspired by two people.
1. A favourite music Composer of mine – Antonio L. Vivaldi and his ethereal composition – ‘The Four Seasons’ – a composition of four violin concertos. An Ode to the four Seasons in a year, with my favoured composition being ‘Spring.’
2. A friend in the United Kingdom, who engages in nature photography as a recreational activity. She awaits the Season of Spring (and Summer) for an opportunity to photograph the buds and blushing blooms.
The poem was also inspired by the charm of spring during my childhood years in London, United Kingdom, when winter fair faded away to usher in the splendour of spring and her flowers fair. My best buds and blooms were the daisies, tulips, roses and wild flowers, because I collected them to weave into flower crowns.
In adulthood, when I began my garden project, I had a more mature appreciation of the natural beauty of nature.
In many cultures, the Spring Equinox signifies the commencement of the Spring season, when the days and nights are almost parallel in duration. The Spring Equinox also signifies the momentous milestones of life – rebirth, renewal, rejuvenation and regrowth. Throughout history, the Spring Equinox has been celebrated by various cultures as a symbol of renewal, fertility and the commencement of agricultural cycles.
Nature also arises resplendent during the Spring Equinox;
m buds and blooms emerge again after winter fair;
m animal beings in hibernation know their time is nigh to appear in the world again;
m birds sing in a cheerful chorus and fly by at frequent intervals; basking in the warmth of the spring light;
m the creatures of the garden become more visible, as they too, bask in the light; and
m pets engage more in play and many enjoy outdoor activities because of the sunshine
The Seasons are a science. They affect mind and mood and the well-being and vitality of living beings.
Spring blesses earth with light. The solar energy of the sun brings brightness to a day. Solar energy also heals the human body. A gift of nature, when solar energy rejuvenates the mind and mood, the energy, aura and vibration fields are activated as well.
Spring grounding is an exercise to connect with nature in the moment during the season of renewal and rebirth.
The exercise involves connecting your feet with earth, to calm one’s nervous system, reduce anxiety and enhance well-being as the season shifts from winter to spring.
Grounding is also referred to as earthing as it connects one’s body to the natural electrical charge of earth. The earth carries a mild electrical charge and when your skin touches it, electrons that may flow into your body can help neutralise and reduce inflammation, fatigue and anxiety. It is best to select natural surfaces such as grass, sand, soil or even submerging feet in natural water sources (stream or river water), for grounding exercises:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Spring is here
Smell the aroma of flowers fair
bask in the glory of the light
behold the blessed creatures in sight
as the night bows to the majesty of daylight
Graphic illustration of spring time blooms. Picture: SUPPLIED
At spring, nature wakes up, with blooming flowers and chorusing birds filling the air with life. Picture:WWW.PEXELS.COM/Jeffry Surlanto
