As the seared and shriven flora
Grows to new exciting days
Warmer waves give birth to budding
Celandines in golden haze
Then wild and happy daffodils
Spread carpets there for us to see
And give Glory to the season when
All Life seems fresh and free
Hiding their shine in woodland
And under every tree
Is the shy, sweet smile of primrose
But it's there for all to see
Deer and badger, fox and woodmouse
All these creatures feel the rise
Of the temperature as Winter
Imperceptibly dies
All the golden springtime flowers
Cheer our hearts as Winter wanes
Raising hopes of Summer's glory
After Winter's wind and rains
Tony Gardner
