leaf-out

leaf out is thrilling no matter how it arrives–even with this year’s unprecedented heat wave followed by a snow storm. i love how nature may give a nod to the weather, but then continues to due it’s things regardless. the return of light, it seems, is a stronger imperative than which way the winds are blowing at any given moment. there is a metaphor here for us: decide what your moral compass is, set it on true north, and ignore all the rest.

lilac leaf buds bursting