Come May

dry leaves blowing
across a barren lot
so sets the mood
on this winter day.

where are all the flowers?
where are all the birds
that sing on other days?
all have gone away.

i can only yearn and pray
they'll reappear
come lovely, lovely May.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 7:31 PM
I feel this one. Lovely done. My favourite month ;) xomo
Gorelick Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 5:29 PM
This is very nice....cant wait for them to come back. BG
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 5:31 PM
You and me both
One Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 5:08 PM
They will be back soon.. nice poetry..
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 5:31 PM
thank you silent
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