Spring

Blushing buds bursting forth
Like the rekindling in my spirit
Another chance at life blows in
With the winds no longer from the north.

The trees, once still and quiet shadows,
Erupt with chartreuse hues
Of leaves and flowers, peeking out
After winter’s death, arose.

The water, once an icy rush
Bubbles with life and melted snow
Bluer skies, rays of warmth
Nature moves from stark to lush

Reflecting hope, our spirits lift
Rebirth after a long black place
Strip off your sadness with your hat and coat
Embrace resurrection’s gift

The cold and dark, like black of night
Replaced by warming beams
Fragrance of newness, of hope restored
Reveal the solace of things made right.

Brooks and hearts again run free
Easter’s promise revealed to me.


Cynthia C Lively 4/10/09

Winter

Hardness in the ground and sky
Lifeless cold, tell Fall goodbye.

Icy fingers hanging down
Houses with a snowy crown.

Huddled together, shuffling crowds
Cocoa warm with floating clouds.

Branches barren, smooth and grey
Snowflakes swirl in disarray.

Bundled up with wool and fleece
Jingle bells and hopes of peace.

Starting out a brand new year
Puffs of breath drift up, then disappear.

Dormant, snuggling in blankets thick
A crackling fire, flames dance and flick.

Hibernating, time to think
Into yourself, your spirits sink.

Or rise, as days grow short, then longer
Warming up and growing stronger.

A crispness with the air’s sweet chill
The moon, it hangs there, cold and still.