Spring: A Single Day

imagine my surprise

when i woke to 2 fresh inches of snow

and more drifting down

it poured rain yesterday

and last night,

but SNOW

it never occurred that it might snow

yesterday it looked like a rain forest

today snow scattered on the earth

lilacs cloaked in white

then the sun came out to play

melted most the snow away

vultures drying out their wings

 arnica bathing in sunlight

(time to mow my lawn)

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sunset in all it's glory
serenaded by a pack of coyotes and deer running through the meadow

 

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all these images taken today

spring snow

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Stories held in the Stones of our World

oh

the stories that rocks do hold

stories 

ancient

yes, quite old

planet earth leans this way then that

rivers and streams forming clay

shapes remain

layers upon layers

holding secrets of time

if you know any of the secrets or stories these Montana rocks hold

feel free to share them in your comments

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Fairy Slippers and Friends

above are beginning stages of the lovely Calypso wild Orchid

known as the Fairy Slipper

this tiny forest flower

has won my heart with it's smiling face
and unique beauty

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some more early spring flowers,  

Spring Beauty:

Buttercup:

 

Pussy Willows, which the butterflies love:

Spring flowers are such a joy 

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