Springing Open

Brilliant forsythia fingers

fling their exuberance

into the bright blue air.

Red budding twigs

holler “here I am, shine on me.”

Forsythia sunshine

fills my eyes, Maple flowers

jingle, “Welcome pollinating friends.”

Spring buds open everywhere

blossoming their way into summer.

By Tasha Halpert

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Spring Moods

Cunning Spring blows hot, blows cold,
Fools us all and makes us scold!
First a sweater, then a coat,
Then a scarf to cover throat.
Next the sun will make us hot,
Shed it all and sweat a lot.
Slyly Spring you fool us all
Not unlike your sister, Fall.
Fickle, tricky, saucy dame
Still we love you just the same.

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Poem and Photo Copyright Tasha Halpert