Spring

 

Spring bursts out 

Of the weather mold 

It's suddenly warm 

After weeks of cold 

Flowers pop up 

And the sky is blue, 

Demanding that 

We spring forth too 

Spring into things 

That need attention 

Spring out of those 

That just cause tension 

Clean out the old 

Bring in the new 

Embrace new life 

Bid winter adieu 

As seasons change 

Our outlook waves 

It ebbs and flows 

And makes us brave 

For spring is rich 

And full of hope 

As bees and pollen 

Fast elope 

There 's only time 

To reach beyond 

Launch high your kite 

And build your pond 

For spring comes once 

In each year's loop 

So bless its debut 

Upon your stoop 

Don't take it for granted 

It won't last long 

And will fade away 

In the throes of song

© 2024 Teresa Miles Kephart