April Showers
Open water on the lake appeared like magic,
with the ice disappearing while we slept.
The first sign of spring to greet us,
as we wait for brighter and warmer things.
but the cold of March is still lingering.
Our mind is searching for the warmth of spring,
as our bodies are still chilled to the bone.
Geese and ducks have returned to the lake,
enduring the cold water as they float.
Once again, we can hear optimistic birds sing,
in spite of the gray dismal skies above.
With the ground free of snow our minds wander,
aching to put our hands in the earth.
As hard as it is to wait for gardening time,
we will dream of the things we will plant.
Each day new signs seem to appear,
hinting that warm spring days are near.
The daylilies are pushing through the earth,
and buds are filling all of the trees.
Mother Nature, she is a fickle one,
giving us teasers here and there.
Will today be another wet and cold one,
or will we get a taste of what is to come.
April showers are here for a while longer,
preparing the earth for what is to come.
One day we will awaken to sun and warmth,
to see what Mother Nature has sent to us.
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