When Pretty Flowers Grow

                                              After the winter comes the spring

                                              When pretty flowers grow

                                              The hand of God is everywhere

                                              As the seasons come and go

                                              When my faith needs restoring

                                              And my heart is sinking low

                                              I walk among my flowers

                                              Once covered in winter snow

                                              A small, still voice I can hear

                                              Awakens my heart and mind

                                              To the beautiful surroundings

                                              I find peace of a far lasting kind

                                              When I hear the birds singing

                                               How can I feel fear or doubt

                                               Or when the March wind is blowing

                                               On my face, around and about

                                               The things I touch, see or feel

                                               In the midst of my daily routine

                                               Is God's likeness shining forth

                                               His presence can be felt or seen

                                               When I walk among the flowers

                                               There's new birth to my slumbering soul

                                               God's smile is like the sunshine

                                               Burning bright, reaching its goal

                                               After the spring comes the summer

                                               When pretty flowers grow

                                               Every season puts forth beauty

                                               Like fall leaves and falling snow

                                               When my heart is heavy laden

                                                And blue skies turn to gray

                                                I walk among my flowers

                                                And thank God for another day

                                               @ Susie Swanson, 2013

Thought I'd give a little spring cheer so to speak.. Although spring is fighting hard, winter just won't let go... Like so many of you, we've had snow showers all day and still snowing.. Like my Daddy used to say, it's gonna be a late spring.. The Hibiscus picture above is last years... I have several of those and thank goodness they haven't raised their little heads yet.. I'm watching the Peony Roses really close.. I usually have to cover those several times before the weather warms up .. My lilys are up but they're hardy and the cold doesn't seem to bother them so much...Oh well, something to look forward to/. How's it going in your neck of the woods or should I ask..