O Lovely Spring

At 5 am, I step out my door

To be greeted by the warm rains of spring

Fingers of  wind caress my skin

Thirsting body and soul, drink deeply



O Lovely Spring!

How we have longed for your glorious resurrection

The willows dance and whisper 

The backyard Murder and I, eavesdrop on hushed secrets



"She's coming." the willows sway
Our eyes scan the skyline, alert for signs

O Lovely Spring!

How we have longed for your glorious return

The heady scent of you fills the air

The cadency of blood's flow quickens

We quiver in anticipation

For the warm touch that loosens winter's grasp

O Lovely Spring!
How we have longed for your glorious resurrection