February 27, 2024 – West Bend, WI – Normally it isn’t until March when neighbors across Washington County see signs of spring cropping up in the yard. But, with temperatures hovering in the 50s, the crocus are impressively coming out early; so small and colorful and mighty to be able to weather the cool nights. What are you seeing in your yard?
A portion of a Poem by Emily Dickinson is below
The feet of people walking home
With gayer sandals go-
The Crocus-till she rises
The Vassal of the snow-
The lips at Hallelujah
Long years of practise bore
Till bye and bye these Bargemen
Walked singing on the shore.
Emily Dickinson, 1858–#7
