Spring Forecast

I heard them in the news today counting
Down the hours
That ignore in sterile rooms
The fresh outpouring of flowers 
On the eyes, like songs
From trees laddling
Into pots of fragrant
Desire.

Do think that God must wait
Upon their measurement
Of time
Into old teacups and calendars
So small
A trout would lose
Its life in it?

When spring was at their gate
I already had her
In bed all night
A hundred hours ago
When you saw
The flowers
Brush aside the snow
And burst
Into the arms 
Of old lovers.

Let there be
No weather forecast 
For my love
But let it ever rush
Upon me 
Like the surprise
Of morning
Water on the skin
Full with the pranks
Of spring.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Caliri Avatar
March 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Very well done! I like the use of "laddling" as a verb...also was amused by the image of "trout," and also wonder the "But let ever rush" line...did you mean "ever"...ever what? Just checking. Great ending, too, though!
Shango Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Brother David, I see the scribe is at his station keeping faithful record. I read this poem slowly feeling each word against the grain of my tongue, and how delicious the griot in you sings. Praises for the write. Love
P. Avatar
March 21, 2009 at 6:03 AM
wonderful writing, David! and the imagery is awesome!! and loved the last stanza... the surprise of morning... so enchanting!! :) ~ Arany
Winter Avatar
March 20, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Wow. Best Spring forecast I ever heard (read)! Brilliant, beautiful and honest. Truly amazing poetry. Love, shar
Gass Avatar
March 20, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Simply beautiful, David. A perfect posting for the first day of Spring! Spring and love do seem to go hand in hand. Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Love, Robin
Higgins Avatar
March 20, 2009 at 1:38 PM
You captured spring exceptionally well in this piece.. wonderful writing.
Shango Avatar
March 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Spring comes skipping over things, man. I love the rush, thanks for the share. Peace and love, gentle poet.
Devonshire Avatar
March 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM
An imaginative and well-penned ode to both spring and your true love! Surely there is no weather forecast to be heeded as we approach relationships. Well done!
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