Another Year

First there is spring, For what can it bring? Gifts in abundance to be shared, Hopes for another wonderful year. Kindness marks this season. Rain showers its sweet blessings without reason. Until time swiftly passes us by And the summer's star is high in the sky. Second there is the shimmering heat of summer. She is sounded by the light beats of the drummer. Oh the fire which burns in my soul! Enough to fend off the winter's cold. Sunlight stretches her arms across the land, Her warm touch resonating from her hand. We embrace her passionate fires Until autumn falls on our desires. Fall is here. He brings with him fear, Torrential rains beating down on us - Life withering into fine dust. For winter is beyond all care. Finally - the end of the year. Winter with her icy kiss draws us near, To her long, bitter, chilling nights. No light, but only the snow pummeling us Into a deep sleep...