The winter has been cold,
with blowing snow and drifts so deep,
and winds that sway the trees,
and wistle as they pass.
The season’s chill we fought
with piles of logs sawed right
to fit our warming stove.
But all the winter’s rage
makes summer’s coming such a treat.
As sunny rays bring on the pleasant days,
with now a sweet embrace,
with season’s change!
The bliss of summer brings
so many gifts.
The April showers give drink
to dormant seeds within the soil, asleep,
awaken, now begin to grow!
The green grass springs forth,
and soon the flowers bloom.
The trees explode with greening splendor,
branches stretching far and wide!
The soft cumulus set off the azure blue,
the gentle breeze, cooling the heat of day.
We sit a while, enjoy the summer bliss.
How thankful we can be
when summer comes,
with all its friendly gifts of peace and calm.
(July 18, 2008)