Ozark Spring

Oh, the air’s a little fresher
When we feel that new spring breeze;
And the sun’s a little brighter
When the dogwood paints the trees.

And the redbud comes a blushing
On those ancient Ozark hills;
As we now hunt those ghost morels
In the hollows and the dells.

Oh, the tulip trees come dancing
As squirrels commence to chatter;
Yes, old spring fever’s in our blood
And our troubles just don’t matter.

The bird’s put their hearts in singing
‘Cause just what’s a spring all for?
It’s a celebration living
As our hearts and spirits soar!

Yes, the wind’s a little cleaner
As that old gray winter flees;
And that gold sun lights up our souls
As dogwood resurrects the trees.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 29, 2015 at 12:24 PM
A very nice Quatrain, Glen. Spring does give us a lift in spirit, something to look forward to during winter's dull days. My husband and I look forward to the Lucidity Poetry Retreat every spring (April) in Eureka Springs!
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September 29, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Good morning GLen, Congratulations, :)on having your poem Featured on the Soups Home Page.... enjoy your coming week. always~ LINDA
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