The weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is taking a tour of the seasons. Last week, it was Summer; today, it’s Spring.
Last week, I featured a song by John Denver. I became a huge fan of his at the age of 12, just two years after seeing a mountain for the first time. A few years later, I got into the Jazz Choir in High School and became a huge Ella Fitzgerald fan. I found a very fitting song for Spring 2020 in her repertoire. It’s called “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most”, by Tommy Wolf and Fran Landesman.
“…Spring, this year has got me feeling
Like a horse that never left the post.
I lie in my room staring up at the ceiling.
Spring can really hang you up the most…
Morning’s kiss wakes trees and flowers,
And to them I’d like to drink a toast.
I walk in the park just to kill those lonely hours.
Spring can really hang you up the most…
All afternoon
Those birds twitter twit.
I know their tune –
This is love, this is it.
Heard it before,
And I know the score,
And I’ve decided that Spring is a bore.
Love seem sure around the New Year.
Now it’s April; Love is just a ghost.
Spring arrived on time,
But what became of you, dear?
Spring can really hang you up the most…”
This Spring was really tough for me for several reasons, only one of which was the Covid 19 pandemic. However, I am continually reminded in Nature that life goes on, changes become new horizons, and beauty and joy are renewed each day.
Thank you to Tina of Travels and Trifles, who hosted this week’s challenge by sharing some beautiful shots of her home island.
May the spirit of Spring bring us all hope in new life to come!
scillagrace 
Hoping whatever challenged you in spring has been resolved and things are better for you Priscilla. Your images are lovely and as a big fan of Ella I’m surprised not to have heard your chosen lyrics. I shall have to look that one up!
Oh, do look it up. She’s brilliant, as always. My challenges are moving me forward…literally. Moving to Oregon in 17 days!
I shall. And good luck with the move, hope all goes well. I know it’s major for you!
So cool that you used John Denver lyrics. Appropriate to go with your photos. Sorry that this spring has not been a good one for you, but many of us feel the same way for a variety of reasons. Best wishes for moving forward.
Not sure if you realized that John Denver was last week. This post’s lyrics are from an Ella Fitzgerald cover. Thanks for your encouragement to move forward.
Sorry. I’m just mixed up. But I love both artists you’re quoting!!!
Well selected set of spring images. Hope everything is going well for you now, Priscilla.
Best wishes for your moving.
Thanks, Amy!
Lovely post! Spring was good for me because the weather allowed for daily outdoor excursions. The heat tries to hold me in right now. Oregon is a beautiful state, hope you enjoy your new home!
Thanks, Lisa! I do love the cooler summer days we occasionally get up here in Wisconsin. Today was such a one…counting my blessings!
Excellent photos. Quirky song! 🙂 (Spring is gone. Happy Summer!)
Thanks, John…yeah, it’s a different kind of take. I will have an exciting summer after all, as my cross country move is but 2 weeks away.
I hope you have an amazing summer! Fabulous spring collection!
Thank you! I appreciate your visit and comment. I hope you also have an amazing summer, Janaline!