Spring's Fertile Bower

Petals as accordion folds swell Flowers leap from each, bulbous shell Soft pastels brim on hill, in dale Of blithe spring bachanalia fortell Bees, butterflies breathe succulent smell To waiting nests, hives tidings braille Around perimeter, birds twigs, grass bale Thatching the twines to kindred scale Under nests, in mating dances flop, flail Masculine birds strut in bland coats of mail Feminine birds in bright dresses chivalry hail Lads, lasses swoon under libidinous spell Love's sweet nectar their holy grail From barn to field, musty odors sweet scents trail Frothy libations stream from every, tapped well