Friday, May 27, 2011

I Tried, Oh Spring

I tried, oh spring
To stand resolute with you.
I planted seeds,
I bought flowers,
I took my spring clothes
From out of the attic.

You fooled me into complacency
With your lovely early days.

I sat outside and soaked
In your sunshine
And reveled in your
Early growth.
Even when you turned
Cold and wet
I embraced
The out of doors
With no hat, no coat, no mittens.
Proudly I walked
Even on your windy days.
I mocked the cool weather.

Yet you betrayed me.
And now have given me snow
In these last days of May.
I trust you no more.

So here I stand
Bundled up in winter wear
Wishing now
And hoping
That summer will rescue me
From your cold embrace.

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