A small bird twitters on a leafless spray,
Across the snow-waste breaks a gleam of gold:
What token can I give my friend to-day
But February blossoms, pure and cold?
Frail gifts from Nature’s half-reluctant hand…
I see the signs of spring about the land…
These chill snowdrops, fresh from wintry bowers,
Are the forerunners of a world of flowers.
~Sarah Doudney, c.1881
The snowdrops outside our house were limp and forlorn today in the early morning frost, but soon perked up as the sun broke through. Click here to read more about these resilient winter superstars.
Type 'snowdrops' into the search box on this blog to find more poems and writing prompts about these delicate, but tough little flowers.
Like them, we all need a little bit of sunshine to warm our hearts and revive us when we're bending under the weight of anxiety or sadness.
Writing prompts:
- Write about a time when you have felt 'limp and forlorn'. What has helped to revive you?
- Go for a walk and notice the signs of forthcoming Spring all around. How do these make you feel? Write about your walk using all your senses.
- Do you look forward to 'a world of flowers' in the coming months? Write about your favourite flower.
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