Hopeful Signs

In the morning sun.

A tongue of new green glowing,

Growing in the light.

Forsythia buds 

Swelling green in the window . . .

Clear blue sky outside.

I know, I know -- we've got lots of winter yet to go. But what a pleasure to see these early signs.   

And  in French from Miss Yves--

Bourgeons de forsythia
S'enflant, verts, à la fenêtre
Ciel bleu clair dehors.