I made a mistake.
It’s taking a long, long time
to sort-out
and sometimes
it just wears me down.

But it’s a beautiful Spring evening
and Paul and I set out for a dander
around the leafy streets
of Malone Road
in Belfast.

The gentle pastel blossoms
of pink and purple,
cream and white
have faded from camellias, cherry trees,
magnolias
only to be replaced
by a myriad of dazzling, new colours.

Rhododendrons of purple,
pink and orange.
Azaleas blaze
with red and pink.
And even a tiny rosemary bush
is covered from head to toe
in beautiful, blue blossoms.

Gardens are resplendent with colour!

I have an impression
of colour pulsing through
these streets
like fibre-optic display
(only in slow motion!)

I sense My God
whisper in my ear,
“Learn from these plants.
Do you see how each one
waits patiently
for its turn to blossom?
Have patience
and have faith –
all will be well.”

And as we dander home again,
I feel reassured
and I feel ready
to be patient”.

© Claire Murray, 14th May 2021