Dear Spring,
It seems to me that you have been rather reserved lately –
even avoiding us. I know that you’re shy and that Winter’s callous and arrogant
ways can turn you off, but don’t you know that you have always been first with
me? If I could, I would ban Winter from my house forever, but, sadly, he cannot
take the hint and even when you think he’s gone, he surprises you and makes
himself unwelcome for a day or three again.
You are different and have always been different. You are
gentle and a breath of fresh air after Winter’s stay. He knows how to outstay
his welcome – something you have never suffered from. Instead, you seem to
creep in tentatively as if you don’t know how you will be received.
Don’t you know that we have been preparing for you already?
Just today, in anticipation of your stay, I have planted seeds and fed the
citrus trees (something DH has been reminding me needs doing for a while now)
and thrown open all the windows, hoping to give Winter the hint that he is not
wanted here.
If it was up to me, you could stay all year long, but I
suspect some others might have something to say about that. As it is, we have
long looked forward to you arriving and will enjoy every moment that you are
with us. Please come soon and stay as long as you like. We promise to do
everything in our power to make you feel welcome,
Yours truly,
Jules
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