Ballad of Unsprung Spring

The winter time has had its day,
Was what we all believed,
As signs of spring were everywhere.
But seems we've been deceived.
Evil April brings Arctic blast
Now more snow has arrived.

It seems winter must dominate,
And tell springtime it has to wait.

The snowdrops and the crocuses 
Put on a splendid show.
Now we should have the daffodils 
But they struggle to grow.
And the tulips expected soon
Are still asleep below.

It seems winter must dominate,
And tell springtime it has to wait.

Why are these seasons so confused?
There surely is a catch.
Last week the moorhen laid her eggs
Now incubates the batch.
But with the snow covering her
What chance have they to hatch?

It seems winter must dominate,
And tell springtime it has to wait.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Sands Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 12:02 PM
Spring is taking its time here too. The snow is melting, but the flowers are taking their time to show. Well written poem :)
Hargreaves Avatar
April 15, 2021 at 11:15 AM
Many thanks Heidi. Here, springtime is 'on and off'. Our moorhen has sat there for two weeks and still no chicks. Best wishes. Tony.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Hello Tony Hargreaves, yes the winter season does dominate all the seasons. Most of the time spring is late to arrive. It would be nice to have summer the longer season instead. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Hello Tony Hargraves, summer is a short season. I wish it was longer. Raining here all day. Enjoy your day my friend.
Hargreaves Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Many thanks Darlene. I look forward to summer. But those days always are too few. Best wishes. Tony
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