the first sign of primavera

It was really hot this morning, hot enough to be outside with bare feet. Perhaps not a good idea in February, but it felt blissfully warm and balmy. I even opened the windows wide and in flew a calibroni, a big black blundering beautiful bee. I notice my irises have sent their first pale leaves towards the sky. By lunchtime the heavens had darkened, but this morning was the first glimpse of primavera and of course I realise there is much to do these next weeks before everything comes to life.