here’s to the patchwork days of spring
relishing the longer moments of sunshine
while still remembering to breathe
finding opportunities and hope
like seeds sprouting from soil
halcyon days of play, rest, fun
tentatively taking those strident steps
after winter’s long hold
will it be enough to still stand tall
when the sun refuses to shine
and there’s no signs of the upcoming bloom
one can only hope
time will tell, as it does
let’s stop here in the soft pastel light
awestruck at the dawning light
