First Arrival

March 20

2025:

2026:

This year, I sit at my writing desk while the snow falls lightly and watch two robins inside the cedar play together. Up until today, I heard them but I hadn’t seen them.

It’s their faith that springs to mind on this day of the Spring Equinox–faith that Spring will eventually unfold.

The bright red cardinal watches them from a distant branch. He’s clearly uncertain.