~Metamorphosis~

~Spring Is Near~


The desert Ocotillo is getting ready to come into flower soon.
Though still in their budding stage, their beauty is quite evident.
When the wind blows they move to and fro, reflecting the sunlight.
They look like plumes of fire when caught by the days brilliance.
The hummingbirds are attracted to them, even without their flowers.
Then they zip off quickly in a fit of anger knowing they were fooled.
Though in a week or two the little birds will be back, hard at work.
Flitting back and forth from flower to bud and tree to branch.
I can't wait for them to bloom, neither can the hummingbird.

Thanks for coming up on the hill with me
to look at the Ocotillo flower buds.