With winter’s close all is coming to fruition

The conquering plan of nature’s rebirth

Blossoms boast their ripened condition

Budding twigs sweep open with mirth

Furtive squirrels gaze out the hollow trees

The air is audible with chirping choirs and buzzing bees

Spring, in its hazy stupor thaws the frost and cold

Nurses the thirsty earth and and breaks winter’s caustic hold

Recall last year on this cyclical world

When the time came, daylight was once again restored

So if winter lingers don’t feel the need to retreat or depart

Simply carry winter on your back, and spring in your heart.