Full moon last night, how lovely, and
everything glowed as I pedalled through Toronto’s late-night streets at about
11. Moon shadows throw different things into relief, and they do that even in
the city, especially on side-streets of course. The fruit tree blossoms create
a web of shadows on the street, eerie and lovely as I approach, then give a
little gust of scent to confirm their friendliness and beauty.
It rained in the night. The maples, plane
trees, other deciduous treasures, are all in bloom, some discreetly, others
more garishly. And this morning on the rain-darkened ground many trees had a
carpet of brilliant green below them, the rain having washed off the delicate bits
– pollen? Anthers? Biology was never my strong point.
In the dazzle of fall colours it’s easy to
forget that springtime gives us a fore-taste of the same effect: ground
carpeted with tree brilliance, tree debris you might say, and what a treasure.
I am delighted to be here for this moment
of spring’s unfolding. It’s later than usual yes, and perhaps even more
precious as a result.
Happy May moon to you all. I hope the birds
and the little frogs are singing to you and that your heart is lifting.
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