The Arrival

An easy breeze blows softly
through the pitch pine trees.

The mayfly knows 
it's time to find the lily pad.

Squirrels in search of nuts
tucked away for such a day as this.

All creation cries with joy-
summer has arrived.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Andresen Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 12:01 PM
- Lucky the one who sees the summer ... we have had snow several days now in May ... lovely poem, Allen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 5:22 PM
Sweet detailed in this--nice, Aloha William...
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 6:40 PM
Thank you William
Cunningham Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 12:22 PM
Can't come quick enough Allen, definitely the feel good season. Tom
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 12:48 PM
Right Tom
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