It’s Time

it’s finally time

to walk the estate

to see what has survived,

winter was mild after all

wet not cold

in essence rather cowardly,

already a hint of florescence

buffs the fruit trees

apple, greengage and damson

beautified by embryonic flowering,

elsewhere save for the reliable

daffodils, primrose and crocus

all looks sadly dour,

it’s finally time

to listen, inhale, exhale,

open one’s eyes and smile,

a new season,

a new year of growth

mother nature

throwing down a gauntlet

and opening her arms

Published by grahamrsherwood