Finally it's here...

 Spring blooms around my garden

Er Ists
Frühling lässt sein blaues Band
Wieder flattern durch die Lüfte;
Süße, wohlbekannte Düfte
Streifen ahnungsvoll das Land.
Veilchen träumen schon,
Wollen balde kommen.
—Horch, von fern ein leiser Harfenton!
Frühling, ja du bists!
Dich habe ich vernommen!

Eduard Mörike 1829 

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This poem is so beautiful,

I had to post the original version.

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It Is Spring
Spring lets her blue ribbon
Flutter in the breeze again;
Sweet, familiar scents
Drift with promise o'er the land.
Already violets lie dreaming,
Longing to unfold.
—Hark, a harp sound so faint from afar!
Spring, it is you!
I can hear you coming!

Translation: Charles L. Cingolani

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I am getting ready for our big trip.

Just ten more days.

Going to Europe.

To my nephew's wedding in a castle.

To see my family and friends.

It's been a very long time since I've been home.

Cannot wait, so exciting.

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Have a beautiful weekend!
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