Roosters crowing, doves laughing, donkey braying, birds chirping, puppies whining, me wondering …”where did all this early morning cacophony come from and when did it start?” Suddenly and without warning it’s like dawning sun brings forth with it a bursting of life all around me from every direction.
A family of doves have made their home in the rafters outside my bedroom window. Every morning I awaken to a call and response of their bouncy, rhythmic calls. They seem to have replaced the squawky Ibis family who had come to settle in my front trees. Without any indication, the Ibis departed leaving behind a peaceful silence broken only by soft chirping of weaver and various other song birds. I like this much better than the abrupt and often abrasive screech of the Ibis.
Spring is in full motion here in the southern hemisphere. The barren Cassia trees are once again budding with the promise of bright yellow blooms soon to come. Winter and it’s cold, achy gloominess has passed leaving us bright eyed and full of anticipation of all spring’s sweet, new blessings. Bougainvillea in its vibrant hues of purple, pink and red. Jacaranda trees bursting into flamboyant purple . Jasmine’s pure, sweet aroma filling the air, ticking the back of my throat at times. It’s spring alright. And I love it!
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