Blossoms in February
Warm my winter heart
Soft colour against grey skies

February in my part of the world is a strange month.  Winter has not quite departed, yet teasing signs of spring are beginning to appear; small gifts of colour which leave us yearning for the Equinox that brings warmth to the sun's rays while we still await news of winter's last hurrah.

The air still leans to freezing, yet blossoms can be spotted if one is looking closely.  The snowdrops have long been up, the crocuses still lay dormant, but the odd early blossoming ornamental tree braves the weather and flashes pink in defiance of snowstorms still to come.  I call these trees Valentine's trees; they are my very favourite Valentine's Day gift.  They bring joy to my heart with their early reminder that winter will end soon and the full symphony of nature's colour is just around the corner.

What is your favourite Valentine's Day gift?