Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Solstice

Oh, Wind
If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley

Written in 1819, when winters were wintery, and published, unlike most of his work, during his lifetime. Here’s the complete poem.

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  1. Ah, spring! « Backyard and Beyond

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