Spring once more

[Georgepa]

A pale blue sky , showers , wind and yet the signs of spring are all around in Devon. The banks are awash with snow drops , wild daffodils toss and sway in the wind and yet remain defiant against the elements . Since my wife died everything has changed yet nothing has changed . Is that a paradox ? I don't know .The seasons come and go and I suppose make one more aware of our transitory existence . Everything will go on just as before , the trees will come into life , tides will ebb and flow and new life will take the pleasure from all that we have enjoyed . After the passing of a loved one it is so hard to come to terms with what the future can hold for you .

All you can do is to try to enjoy the moment , the sunset when the clouds are tinged with pink , the freshness of a spring morning when there seems to be hope , the primroses uncurling fat leaves in the banks , the first lambs taking those wobbly initial steps . But sometimes it is terribly hard my friends , change is not an easy companion .

Georgpa

[Yvonneandgeorge]

So agree with you George, life just goes on. So sad frightened I might forget what he sounded like, lost my love and my best friend. Yes life goes on. George how are you doing? Seems like ages since you posted. Sending you a big hug George xxxxx

[MaddyS]

George hello. You are so right. Reading your posts gives me so much pleasure. Thank you . Hugs Madeleine x

[honjen43]

Hello again, Georgepa! Welcome back!

Your descriptive post as pretty as the picture you paint in our minds. You haven't lost your touch!

"Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose!"

You were not the first person to voice those thoughts. Comment above translated - 'The more things change, the more things remain the same!' I haven't looked for the quote, but is one I learned at school!

Pleased the snowdrops and daffs are coming out. Gather it's been a bit cold on your side of the world. Down under we have an incredible heatwave, courtesy of the Aussies again(!), and a big fire still causing concern in Nelson area.

Phil Collins and the crowd, had to put up with wet conditions in Napier, the only place it seems to have rained recently!

Keep in touch. We have a party to go to online on 25th! For Jillann!

Know she is as excited as we are! That finger is working hard, jillannf6 . Lots of likes being recorded! Have had some likes from you too!

Hugs

Jen xxx

[Tippyleaf]

Beautiful words George and so good to hear from you again. Loss is a hard bed fellow. As you say noticing these small beauties in life helps us all along a little as we battle with unwanted change. Sending love and hugs

Tippy

[Cuttercat in reply to Tippyleaf]

How true

Cuttercat

[easterncedar]

Hi, George! Happy spring to you. Lovely to imagine your banks of snowdrops. Thanks! We are still frozen solidly in here in Maine, and spring seems very far away. I'm not anxious for it. Time seems to move too fast for me as it is.

[Nanny857]

Beautiful pictures in writing Georgepa as always. Thinking of you. Love Nanny857xx

[Katiebow]

Wise words George, lovely to read your wonderful description of the first signs of Springtime. It used to be a sign of hope of the year ahead but for me the meaning has changed as the future doesn't hold much hope and joy, guess that's called grief. I have lots of things planned and am sure I will enjoy them but don't feel the enthusiasm of looking forward to them as I used to! I hope that you are managing to enjoy life as it is now but I still feel, from reading your post that it doesn't take too much to remind you of the deep loss you feel. As they say ' Onwards and Upwards' George, we don't have much choice in the matter and savour the memories of Springtime spent with Veronica.

Love Kate xx

[Cuttercat in reply to Katiebow]

Yes, enthusiasm isn’t in my dictionary anymore. Can’t find energy for much at all. Your words resonate. Take care.

Cuttercat

[AJK2001]

Beautiful description, thank you for sharing. We are a bit further behind you Up North with only snowdrops showing so far but the birds are starting to sing and the bluetits are in and out of the nest boxes, so spring is coming. We will have to wait another month before we get lambs.

[NanBabs]

Lovely words to describe how we all feel when our loved one has gone.

Thank you.

xx

[Cuttercat]

Lovely way of putting it. Yes everything is different now. Hard to express but you did it admirably. Bless you.

Cuttercat

[Brenive]

How are you ? Well I hope...Brenda xxx

[flicka]

Well done George, there are no words. All the best x

[AliBee1]

Dear Georgpa. I think what you say says it all. in reply I am sending you a couple of poems I wrote after my first husband died.

Winter Trees

The winter is coming. The nights are long.

The leaves have fallen, but the trees stay strong.

Ellie cried, for the trees looked wrong

and we are crying, for her Grandpa’s gone.

We agree with Ellie that the trees look bare

but we know in the spring that the leaves will be there.

So why is it hard to believe what is said,

that time will ease the thoughts in our heads?

Why - is it so hard to accept the fact

that despite feeling bare we will stay intact?

Why - is it so hard to really believe

that like the spring trees, we’ll get a reprieve?

My Garden

The garden's a picture.

It's been my saving grace.

It's been a wonderful cure,

For life's frantic pace.

Since Chris has died I haven't coped very well,

And the pace of life has begun to tell.

But out in the garden, I'm creating a space,

Where, with each changing season, changes take place.

Since Chris has died, he's seemed far away,

But out in the garden he floats my way.

My world, which now has a negative base,

Out in the garden, changes it's face.

It's hard not to believe in the continuity of life,

When all around you new buds are rife.

When all around you, with magnificent grace,

Colourful blooms appear, where there was no trace.

When I'm feeling unhappy, into the garden I go.

At dawn or dusk, if the mood takes me so.

With the result that the garden's now a beautiful place,

Which eases my sadness,

And helps me keep up the pace.

Love AliBee xx

[Georgepa]

Thanks Alibee - lovely

[doglington]

So agree with you, George.

A beautiful description. Spring is only just beginning to make its presence felt here. I find myself still feeling an observer, rather than a participant in life. Its my birthday and wedding anniversary this month so perhaps a bit later and I will join in again - well perhaps a toe in the water !!

Good to hear from you. love from Jean x