Wednesday, April 22, 2020

How Roses Enjoy Spring



The roses along the sidewalk organized a public display in honor of spring. The flowers began to bloom. The warm weather arrived too, and the birds started to sing. They all took their place and greeted passers-by. The roses waved at everyone with the gentle breeze, and their aroma filled the air as the day began. Roses are celebrities in the botanical arena. People flock to photograph these lovely flowers. Just like their royal majesty, the Iris, these roses had a job to do, and they did it well. The roses took pride in their part of uplifting the human spirit after a long winter. As predicted, the people passed by, one by one, enjoying the fresh scent and the view. Moms pulled out their smartphones and snapped pictures, and occasionally, a few flowers are cut and carried back home. These are joy-filled days as one rose would say to another, "The roses are brought inside the home, placed in a crystal vase or a mason jar and set upon the table for all to enjoy. In the end, the roses will become potpourri and continue to bring joy for a very long time." The roses continued to wave as people, ran, walked, or strolled along the sidewalk, exchanging pleasantries and enjoying the pageantry.

Iris the Queen of Spring

In the spring, our little queen will make her annual appearance and once again remind us to smile and sing and enjoy a walk in the park. 

Especially this year.  This winter had been particularly hard. So many people cooped up inside, filled with fear and worry.  The streets are quiet, and sadness filled the air: too much internet, too much T.V., and way too much bad news. 

Iris knew she had a challenge.  People were afraid to let their children go to the park, afraid to hold hands, and picnics were out of the question. 

Iris also understood that beauty, nature, a little fresh air, and sunshine was good medicine.  Her purple robe must be far more vivid than years before, and her yellow crown must be a beacon of light for people to see from a distance.  So with dignity and purpose, she arrived, she smiled, the queen bowed, and she filled the world with love. 

Iris said, "This spring will be the beginning of things renewed,  love will triumph, and it will begin with me!" 

How Roses Enjoy Spring

The roses along the sidewalk organized a public display in honor of spring. The flowers began to bloom. The warm weather arrived too, and th...