Spring Awakens

The first light of Spring washes away night Penetrates Winter's forest of dead leaves Staining each tree in a soft yellow light Leaving my mind to enchantments conceived Fading to dust is a sky of dusk gray While sun rises with coats of flowing gold Melting away clouds as they try to stay Warming each flower so petals unfold Welcoming soft mornings, birds on the wing Quietly searching for their hungry feast A path I will walk to hear them all sing In awe of Nature, of which I am the least To see Spring flowers, so captive in form To wander in light, so precious so warm contest Flower Song