SPRING FIREWORKS

By Kathie Houchens April 22, 2013

Awed by the colors, surprised by the bright blooms of spring exploding from trees, shrubs, bulbs and bushes,

I drive down an ordinary street and it seems a floral Fourth of July. 

The white cherry blossoms burst bold and full in round formation,

             like a million lights against cerulean skies.

Cascades of delicate pink from the weeping varieties follow. 

Their drooping branches drip with fresh petals like sparklers sending showers to the ground.

The chartreuse contrast of new foliage on early maples

impacts the eyes like a sonic boom the ears. 

Tulip magnolias mix cream and purple,

 draw me into the fragrance as well as the fullness of their flowers.

 In succession an arboreal parade along the avenue lifts me out of everyday mode

 into a spirit of holiday. 

Celebratory  ground displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths

punch out gutsy red, orange, yellow, blue and purple.

Festive Spring, you excite and delight!