Lady Spring


The earth comes to life at the touch of her wand
A miracle happens - a most wondrous thing
The seeds thrust their way to the threshold of light
at the coming of Spring

Her gossamer gown is of emerald green
A garland of freesias encircles her hair
The threads of her sash from the rainbow she weaves
So fragile, so fair

Her eyes are the violets, her tears are the dew
Her moods are capricious, now sullen and grey
Her anger is sudden and threatening and black
then passes away

She laughs as she darts here and there with her wand
shaking the blossoms and rustling the leaves
She skips with the lambs and romps with the wind
and blows through the eaves

No season's arrival is filled with such hope
as that which awaits this notorious flirt
For everyone loves her and everyone longs
for a glimpse of her skirt


These verses are from Once upon the Earth written and © Margaret Holmes. Further reproduction in any form without prior permission is prohibited. Comments on Margaret's work are always welcome; please use her Visitors Book which is reviewed regularly.