Diary – A Sensory Description of Spring

Friday 10th May 2024

My sensory description of spring:

Spring is a season of renewal, signaling the end of the cold winter months and the arrival of warmer weather. It is a time when nature awakens from its slumber. The vibrant colours of the flowers, and lots of new life begins

Sight: The landscape undergoes a dramatic change as trees bud and flowers bloom within a rainbow of colours. The once bare branches are now filled with delicate cherry blossoms. Bright daffodils, and fragrant lilacs, cover the ground and lush greenery of new leaves dance on tree branches.

Sound: The air is filled with the melody of chirping of birds returning from their winter migrations. Their songs create a symphony of nature. The gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze. The sound of rain that April showers brings, adding a soothing rhythm to my walk, also encouraging new growth from the soil.

Smell: fragrances are a sensory delight, or a hindrance for those with hay fever. The sweet scent of blooming flowers fills the air. The fresh aroma of newly mown grass, and the earthy smell of rain-soaked soil.

Taste: Spring brings fresh produce, from crisp green peas to juicy berries and fragrant herbs. The flavors of spring are light and refreshing.

Touch: Spring is soft and gentle, with a warmth in the air that caresses the skin. The sensation of sunlight on bare skin, the cool touch of dew-kissed grass, and the gentle breeze that ruffles my hair, or perhaps the damp morning that turns my curly hair into an uncontrollable frizz!

When sitting around the ducks pond, spring reminds me of renewal, the beauty and fragility of new life.

Spring is a season of sensory awakening, it’s inviting us all to immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the natural world.

I just love spring ❤️