The winter is long


The winter is long with climates ever changing
Long dark nights and moons a warning
Then comes spring with a breath of fresh air
The scent of newness fills the air
Buds arrive fighting to grow
Sometimes sun, sometimes rain, sometimes snow
The birds begin singing calling for friends,
Flying for days to come to an end
Settling down to build a nest
Hoping to find a mate at last
Oh, look and see the bulbs have grown
Daffodils, tulips, standing alone
Crocuses, bluebells, trees going green,
The nicest season I have seen
Walk in the woods with seas of blue,
It’s the best sight for me and for you

Gillian Reid