If Only I Could Hibernate

If only I could hibernate awaken in the spring z to see sweet swathes of snowdrops z /^/^\^\ }{ /^/^\^\ z VVVV VVVV ~ Welcome ~ z z sign z (as) s s p )_____( n r ) ( i i ^ g n e g ~~ b | | With daffodils and hyacinths and tulips on their way |~~And pretty blue forget-me-nots in gentle breeze shall dance and sway~~| |~~~~~The sun she rises higher in the cloudless bluest sky~~~~~| |~~~Great feelings of expectation with every passing day~~~| If only I could hibernate just like my tortoise Alfred the Great For Alfie has the best idea snuggling down this time of year Tummy full and time to sleep no winter chills or seasonal ills ** As I awaken to spring sunshine when all around is sparkling ** ***Birdsong t’will infuse the air*** There will be green shoots everywhere Melodious love songs birds shall sing to celebrate first day of spring So now as I retire to bed snuggling ‘neath my duvet Time for me to hibernate and sleep until that special date When sunshine takes the chill away I’ll open my eyes shouting hip hip hurray ‘tis time for me to celebrate my happy springtime birthday date Written 14th November 2020 Contest SHAPE UP Sponsor Brian Strand Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2020