Harbinger of spring

(iPhone photo by BobbaLew.)

—Every year, shortly after the robins arrive……
About the time my beloved Linda died……
These flowers blossom next to our woods.
I think they’re daffy-dills, but I defer to my lady friends who will be more savvy than me; male that I am.
To me they’re “flowers.”
Linda planted ‘em.
So every year I go out and take a photo, this time with my i11-Pro.
It gets harder and harder. I had to get down and sit to get this angle.
Not easy for a 77-year-old; then I hafta get back up.
My balance is so bad, standing would be near impossible. Nothing to hang onto, and the terrain was challenging.
Plus, standing over them flowers is a turgid photo.
I probably can do it again next year.
April 17th will be nine years since Linda died. Next year will be ten.
Them flowers ain’t goin’ anywhere.

• “Linda” is my beloved wife of 44&1/2 years. She died of cancer April 17th, 2012. Cancer always wins.