Enchant.
..to cast under a spell; bewitch.
..to delight completely; charm; enrapture.
Last fall, amid coping with a smashed heart and crushed hand, I knelt in the misty rain, using my left hand, covered in mud, and planted bulbs in my backyard garden. It was the promise of spring - the renewal of joy - the continuation of all things good.
Spring is creeping into our lives, and the fairies are dancing.
How wonderful they make an appearance now! We have yet to see a sign of spring that 'real'.
Posted by: margene | February 27, 2008 at 09:27 AM
They are beautiful! My tulips and daffodils have the smallest points of green poking through the mud - hooray! I always hate planting bulbs in the fall but when spring comes around I'm always so glad I did.
Posted by: Carole | February 27, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Ahhhh, here is to renewal.
Hugs - Ceci
Posted by: Ceci | February 27, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Dear Spring, please be right around the corner. Please! Those croci definitely are enchanting, T.
Posted by: Meg | February 27, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Color! I am so envious of your spring flowers.
Posted by: Karen | February 27, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Thanks, Teyani, for such a beautiful and touching post.
Posted by: Josiane | February 27, 2008 at 11:37 AM
What a wonderful thing to see! Reborn.
Posted by: Chris | February 27, 2008 at 12:55 PM
XOXO is all I can say...
Posted by: Jane | February 27, 2008 at 02:29 PM
What a beautiful tribute to croci! And to the hope and optimism, at even the darkest moments, of the human heart. *hugs*
Posted by: Laurie | February 27, 2008 at 03:49 PM
This is a beautiful "E" post! All of that hope and with the growth I'm hoping is a healing, happier you.
Posted by: Teresa C | February 27, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Ah, beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 27, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Lovely! (I wish they were growing here already.)
I think perhaps E could also be for "evolving."
Posted by: Dave | February 27, 2008 at 07:01 PM
I heard some birds singing a few mornings back. It was such a wonderful sound. I also saw some snow geese flying north. I am so excited for spring. This Michigan winter has gone on long enough. (Too bad it doesn't listen to me. Snow is in the forecast again. Sigh.)
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Hope springs eternal in the planting of fall bulbs , AND that our Spring will be around the corner soon. Very pretty.
Posted by: Manise | March 02, 2008 at 11:24 AM
What a beautiful picture....this up coming year IS going to be a good one for you...I can feel it!
Posted by: Kim | March 02, 2008 at 05:52 PM
How beautiful! Ours won't come for at least another six weeks, but it's good to know spring is abroad in the land.
Posted by: Lucia | March 03, 2008 at 04:19 PM
sigh. they're talking 1-2" of snow tonight and tomorrow. i want spring. now.
Posted by: minnie | March 04, 2008 at 04:49 AM
It is always fun to watch the bulbs start to pop. And they don't take much to get them into the ground which is always nice.
Posted by: Mia | March 04, 2008 at 11:59 AM
All things will be made new, Teyani. It's a beautiful truth to cling to, isn't it?
Posted by: Lynne | March 06, 2008 at 04:30 PM