72 micro-seasons 11

Janey -

Because the rain

Soft on my eyelids

and because the sun, because

the sun...

Beverley -

It’s not a drop of blood from my thumb rather a jewel bright ladybird on the greening that sways around my feet.

Helen -

Birdsong trailing like ribbons

from robin and thrush

larking about in spring skies.

72 micro-seasons 10

Janey

Tiny emerald buds of hawthorn leaves, today.

And a skylark. Oh, the skylark!

Helen

Sharp blades to snip and tame tree peonies on a warm brick wall. Fuzzy buds are full of the promise of colour.

72 micro-seasons 9

Janey 

pale green leaves of spring emerging

Helen

Rakes and barrows and a morning’s work clearing winter’s fallen twigs in the churchyard.

72 micro-seasons 8

Janey -

Blackthorn braves the still icy breeze

Helen -

A tiny, delicate but broken tulip stem flourishes indoors, brave striped colours emerge.

72 micro-seasons 7

Janey...

On the bank, a too-early bluebell

Liz...

Finally, blue sky

Helen...

faint scent of damp mown grass …

72 micro-seasons 6

Janey

There's snow on the hills

as over-eager blossoms

regret emerging...

Helen

March is mean with streaky skies and a wild, raw sleet.