Diary of Lady O

January 3rd

The winter has lingered longer than expected.

The apple trees stand silent.

I have started to wonder if spring will remember its way back.

-Lady O

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January 24th

Snow again.

No birds today

The orchard feels forgotten

-Lady O

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February 14th

A strange thing happened.

I found myself standing at the gate.

I did not open it.

not yet.

-Lady O

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March 7th

One of the lower branches looked different this morning.

Perhaps I imagined it.

Perhaps not.

-Lady O

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March 28th

A bud.

Only one.

But it was there.

Has spring found her way?

-Lady O

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April 18th

I awoke with an idea.

The first one in a very long time.

I shall keep it to myself for now.

-Lady O

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May 9th

The path has been cleared.

The roses have been trimmed.

The gates remain closed as they have always been.

Dare I open them?

-Lady O

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June 1st

Upon reflection I shall dare to open the gates today

Who will come through? Dare I embark on this adventure?

I think I shall.

-Lady O

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