Springtime Joys

Springtime barges
through winter’s doorway.
Demanding power
to break its icy grip.

All about the forest
and woodlands colorful
wild flowers grow alongside
crocus and snowdrops
and bluebell.

The rushing
of daffodils and tulips
Shouting from the below the
warming earth impatient
to see the new sunlight.

Suddenly the house is filled
with new seasons fresh air
through open wide windows
and the cleaning away
of winters carnage.

Pussy-willows fight
the covers of their buds.
Weeping in joy
at the new beauty.

In the fields
lambs seek sustenance
from their mothers.
Confirming the rebirth
of all god’s creatures.

April is heard calling
 just hours away
As march leaves us.
Handing its work to
The next months
gentler hands.

Even the most
frozen hearts
Are melted
by the joys of
The new spring.