RED BUDS

Most people never forget the first time they see a red bud tree in full bloom. In my case, the memorable occasion took place in a valley near our home.

 The morning sun was shining on a group of nearly a dozen red buds with flowers fully unfurled, setting off a spectacular show of pink fireworks.

 Red buds thrive throughout the valleys and ravines of Southeastern Kentucky. In early spring, painting the landscape pink.

Their showy flowers are pea-like and rosy pink with a purplish tinge. Flowers develop before the leaves in spring, emerging in clusters along the branches.

Every year, Southerners  patiently look for the first signs of spring, when their blooms appear.

Along with Red Buds, other notable trees are beginning their awakening to Spring ,the lovely willows and silver maples, the red maples, and by April the beautiful Dogwood tree are all putting on their grand finally of beauty for all to see.

Not to be left out of the scheme of things, the little frogs start their chorus of singing from the brooks and streams. These tiny amphibians little fellows sing loudly, creating quite a chorus at dusk!

The chorus the frogs sing is hard to describe. It sounds a little bit like someone is running their thumb along a comb.

I've heard  they sing because they are happy .

Springtime is a  happy time, and to be privileged  to be part of the Earth and its critters awakening from winter and announce their arrival  is phenomenal the frogs the trees, the flowers all producing  glorious and  amazing smells and sounds .

 What more could a Country boy like me ask for? Just to be able to see all the splendor that God has created , Money can't buy anything as Marvelous.

Coleman Schell