Sonnet To Hope

Sonnet to Hope Ice crackles audibly on car and face, Windy blasts slap frigidly at the back door, How to escape this cold day’s confinement, Surprise! Outside, Lantanas in full bloom. Baby yuccas illumine a fence corner, Their mamas and papas died dry last year, They taught them the meaning of Texas springs, Their infants are in full yellow flower. Teased by the warmth of south winds yesterday, In their innocence will they fight to stay, To meet the redbuds in a week or two, Hold on children, winter is almost through. Now silhouetted sleeping trees, leafless Pattern a glorious and purple sunset.