February
Near where I live
on both sides of the street
as far as I can see,
a line of trees is planted.
All through the year
bent, nondescript
with dry and listless leaves
they wait
until the month of February
when they explode
with massive white bouquets
and sing a joyous heralding
of spring.
Signs and Symbols
Even on the darkest days there are signs and symbols which forecast brighter times ahead. Crocuses and Tulips push up through the snow. Flowering trees bloom in the middle of winter, lifting spirits.
These many signs of renewal can give us courage that even the most difficult periods in our lives can respond to healing , and help us to look forward again with hope.
Hope is itself a species of happiness, and
he chief happiness which this life affords.
Samuel Johnson
My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope
Ovid
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