Warmth Again

1.

Though it is still cold outside,
there were a few moments this
morning when the coming of spring
was credible incredible.  I heard
the sound of bells, clear in the
lull of the wind.  When the wind
ceased, the sun was amazingly suddenly
warm.

2.

Fern-like walnut trees stood as
if ready for summer, even.  I
looked at the distant valley at
a slight haze in the sky.  The
bare trees had a certain way of
beating themselves up, against the
late blue sky, as if they knew for
sure the promise of sap in them.