this spring i rejoice,

with nature's return,

each sparrow and robin,

each blossom and fern.

they seem like lost friends,

i'm so happy to see,

as if they'd arrived,

especially for me.

the world's come alive,

with sounds long unheard,

the peep of a frog,

the song of a bird.

each new one I hear,

or I spot on the wing,

feels like a bright gift.

for my opening.

and with each return,

i start to revive,

my heart fills with hope,

and i feel alive.

Welcome Spring

to say you make my heart sing,

seems so trite,

but i will say it anyway,

because it's right.

you open my soul wide,

and i feel God's love,

so i open my arms,

to the heavens above.

i laugh and i spin,

and i turn toward the sun,

i give thanks to God,

for now spring has come.

Happy Spring