April's Reach

Swing of rhythm from winter bleary to appealing chords of change in April's nibbling nudge of growth to lance clay earth - a listless shield Shafts of sun, filling voids, to starch the landscape clean April rains restore sponge dry ground wet drops that hang on branches like small crystal Carpeted loops of spring bluebells below lift whispered worries pert cupped flowers worth praising signs renewal like the world that catches on to truth Tucked in new warmth, tree buds open eyelids of green an unhurried arrival like promises accepted by April's idleness sweet potion availed in the muddy spin of spring ignited Poem composed: April 12, 2021 Revised April 6, 2023