Winter Thaw

A white mist rises From the dying snow Like a spirit ascending. The warm rain Washes the tired city's streets Like a cleansing baptism Presaging a new beginning

There a crocus peeps Yellow as a sunbeam, On someone's lawn.

Soon the grass, green symbol of hope, Will sprout And we shall be surrounded By flower-flaunting spring.

You've read  of  free articles. Subscribe to continue.
QR Code to Winter Thaw
Read this article in
https://www.csmonitor.com/1990/0313/uthaw.html
QR Code to Subscription page
Start your subscription today
https://www.csmonitor.com/subscribe