Yorkshire Spring Day

Late afternoon sunshine streaming Through the swaying green net Of this years growth of hedge I’ve not got round to cutting yet. Got to get my finger out Because I know it’s best To get it done and dusted Before the birds start to nest. The grass has had its first trim It’s looking lush and green The garden’s starting to look The best that it’s ever been. Last year I sunk a small pond At the sheltered edge of the lawn With a bit of luck this year We’ll have plenty of frog spawn. There’s a Dove in the tree And it’s gently cooing away I can hear voices of children Squabbling as they play. Hard frost this morning An almost magical sight Seeing the grass covered With a coat of gleaming white. This is semi rural Yorkshire As afternoon slips into night On an early spring day when Everything has been just right. You can wander the world Always searching for more I’ll stay and enjoy the beauty Found outside my back door.