SPRING

Ah spring so enticing with your blue ceiling and your green blanket. Birds, squirrels, bugs and butterflies nibble at what you have brought forth for nourishment. I myself open the windows to your warm breezes and fragrant perfume. We have waited so long so many dreary grim days we have longed for you. When the fog covered us and held us tight we thought of you. When the rains soaked into the earth and pounded on our roof tops we cried out to you. When the sun teased us and the showers came we knew you were on your way. When the plum trees awoke and their pink buds opened we rejoiced and our hearts sang to one another knowing you were finally close.  You made your appearance a few days ago and oh how happy you made every living thing. You stayed for a while and played with us in the warm sun. Though we know you are here you have now left us to hide in the rumbling thunder clouds and you have let the wind have it's way with us.  Rain has come hard to the upturned faces of the flowers that were wanting your sweet kiss instead.  I heard you will be gone for a while.  Well we will be here waiting for you and hope fills our hearts as we know when you come again you will stay with us, touching us with your warmth and fresh breath until your sister Summer flies in on a hot breeze.