Hope Springs Eternal…

Hope Springs EternalSource: Farmers’ Almanac

Today is the official first day of spring, the Spring Equinox, (in my hemisphere). It’s the time every year that our Creator says, in living color, “I haven’t given up on you yet.”

“Hope springs eternal in the human breast
Man never is, but always to be blest
The soul, uneasy, and confin’d from home
Rests and expatiates in a life to come”

~Alexander Pope

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“When there is nothing left to learn from the winter, move on to the spring!” ~Mehmet Murat ildan

    “You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming.” ~Pablo Neruda

“What a strange thing
to be alive
beneath cherry blossoms”
~Kobayashi Issa

         “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” ~Margaret Atwood

“If people did not love one another, I really don’t see what use there would be in having any spring.” ~Victor Hugo

“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” ~Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyła)

“Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight

At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more

When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death

And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.

~C. S. Lewis

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40 Responses to Hope Springs Eternal…

  1. RasmaSandra says:

    Delightful the photos put a smile on my face.

  2. Our living hope- great quotes!

  3. Gail Perry says:

    Great pics! Baby animals, including the human variety, are always uplifting for me. Thanks, as always, for adding to my day.

  4. clcouch123 says:

    wonderful gathering, singing green to spring–thanks, Mitch

  5. I particularly like the Pablo Neruda quote.

  6. *tries to clear lump from throat, fails* “We are the Easter people..” Amen. (Beautiful uplifting, reminder photos, too, Mitch. Thank you.) Happy Spring.🪻

  7. Priscilla says:

    Spring is my really favourite season. Everything seems new and fresh. The pics are beautiful

  8. Wonderful photos! 😊

  9. Magnificent images of spring! Loved the one of Piglet-a sweet little piggy that has a special place in my heart. Margaret Atwood’s quote is my favorite. Thanks, Mitch. 🙂

  10. I hope you have a good spring, Mitch.

  11. Anonymous says:

    Love all the quotes and beautiful photos today. I think spring has finally arrived here. We had all four seasons in one day with a 15 minute snow fall this week. Enjoy your afternoon!

  12. L.G. says:

    Nice

  13. Niki Flow says:

    This is beautiful, Mitch. For the next two weeks on under1000skies the theme is Spring. I’m using some of the quotes you shared. ♥

  14. Hope springs eternal in these photos and quotes. Happy first day of spring.🌺

  15. Nusrat Khan says:

    Beautiful Photographs
    Meaningful quote
    I particularly love the Victor Hugo Quote

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  17. K.L. Hale says:

    Precious and perfect~ happy Spring, dear friend! You bring joy every season!☀️💚

  18. Andi says:

    Beautiful. 🌸

  19. Charlie says:

    Great post, photos and quotes 😀 Margaret Atwood’s being my favourite. There is something about the smell of soil that dispels all the concrete and brick from your mind for a short while. I was going to say it grounds you, but thought that sounded a bit corny 😉

  20. Thotaramani says:

    Nice pics Mitch! Everyone loves the spring season. Have a good time.

  21. Nancy Ruegg says:

    Beauty, whimsy, wonder, and wisdom all in one post! Thanks, Mitch!

  22. Christie says:

    Lovely photos and quotes, Mitch!
    Unfortunately we still have some snow here.. but no worries, we know spring will come🥰

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