As Days Go
Bye
by Guiny
Every year there is a day when everyone says “today is the first
day of winter”, but by that time the chill has appeared already
and the sun is present less minutes each day. For me that means the
first day of winter is not exactly the moment cold days start.
Here in the northern part of Spain, we have many holidays with bright
colorful ornaments, they helps us feel “warmer”. But by
that time the snow is present and it makes our day to day life a little
harder.
The snow is that white patch that is outside and it sure feels very
cold. With the cold snow, we also have the idea of being warm and
comfy at home. We all search for that special spot, our refuge, during
the short cloudy days where we want to spend most of our time.
When we get tired of hearing “it’s very cold” or
“what bad weather”, then little by little the days start
getting longer, lighter and the sun is shining more each day. You
can see things are changing, the white starts melting and without
realizing it, some green starts to grow.
Before the official announcement that spring has arrived, you can
feel and see the biggest miracle of the world take place, the rebirth
of life and the bright spot of joy that the warm weather makes possible.
Trees might have not recover their leaves, but the grass below them
shows the green path where life starts to awaken. Birds suddenly reappear,
as if they were just hiding inside the wood of the trees, waiting
for that perfect moment to share with us the shining warm sun.
You can see big groups of savage birds flying over the city on their
way south. Some of them even decide that here is the place where they
will stay for the next few months. Each bird couple look for the best
place to build the most wonderful nest, some are able to find the
nest where they were born the year before.
Little forest animals also spend more time observing how nature changes
while enjoying of a sunny spot in their favorite branch. They check
on the small fruit that might start grown at any time. At the same
time their fur starts changing, as everything is getting ready for
the best time of the year.
Anyone can realize that the end of the winter is just around the corner
as the sounds of nature are remarkably present. Because during the
cold days there is silence, but now if you pay attention it is easy
to identify the voices of different birds, the deep voice of frogs,
you could say that you can almost hear the green as it grows.
I see how slowly some shy flowers appear and I just can’t wait
for the entire colorful explosion to arrive, with the sweet symphony
that makes this time of the year so special. Those smells of life
soon will fill our home and get mixed with the smells we have inside,
making every place a special place to be, it makes me feel as if nothing
is the same as what surrounded me during the winter.
Now I will look for a special strategic place in my house, to sit
and observe how the miracle of a new spring develops. Every little
detail that brings life back to our area is so special and see how
the colors change and become brighter, this makes me rejoice.
The best days of the year are jet to come and I want my eyes, nose
and body to form part of everything. Friends, look out your window
and observe carefully, as you will sure be able to discover that under
the white or after the cold, life is being recovered by nature.
Enjoy of the most wonderful experience, the beginning of spring!!
