WINTER PAUSE:
Coiled up all warm and tight,
Hidden from harsh winter\u2019s bite,
Sleeping soundly in hibernation,
Preparing with such dedication,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Icy snow starts to melt away,
The gears start moving again,
A new tune begins to play,
As I turn the wheel to a new day,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any minute now I\u2019m sure,
A whole season will burst out the door,
Can you hear the yawns? – it\u2019s waking up,
Goodbye winter – you\u2019ve done enough,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One.
More.
Turn\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SPRING FORWARD:
Out of a jack-in-the-box it soars,
Daffodils and fresh green moors,
Buzzy bees, bird nests in trees,
Sky as blue as sun warmed seas,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunflowers stretch towards the light,
Now awakened from eternal night,
Floral scents mix with chocolate eggs,
And clean laundry hung up on pegs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daisies link like delicate chains,
Forming tiaras of fairy fame,
Fluffy rabbits hop as high as they can,
Kites and bubbles passing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sparkling streams lead the way,
Sunlit shadows come out to play,
Ladybirds and butterflies,
Visit picnics as they fly,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April showers and rainbow ribbons,
No longer cold but now refreshing,
Seeds are now starting to sprout,
To cheers and excited shouts,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Box now empty soon finds a home,
Creatures resting from the sun,
Then humans use it for summer play,
Where it becomes a ship, rocket, or secret hideaway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lauren Lennon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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