Thursday, April 16, 2009

"Buds' Out and the Dogs are Barkin"



Finally got a sunny and I was able to venture out to a most oft visited place in the past but haven't been there in several years-Babler State Park. It always brings back memories of high school graduation picnics, romping with now deceased dogs, and other special people.
The Red Bud trees are really in their splendor now and won't be for much longer. They are really a delight to witness their color. The Dogwoods are now starting to "bark" as I say. It's my description of their budding out. I have a lovely Dogwood in my front yard that is just now budding. It will soon bud and be gone only to show its green foliage for the remainder of the season.
"Open up your eyes and see the brand new day,
Clear blue skies and brightly shining sun,
Open up your ears and hear the breezes say
Everything that's cold and gray is gone
Open up your hands and feel the rain come on down,
Taste the wind and smell the flowers sweet perfume,
Open up your mind and let the light shine in,
The Earth has been reborn and life goes on......"


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