Think Spring

By Solveig Paulson Russell

Winter is over. The weeds know the way

Of seasons changing. Their green sprouts say,

“Put up the winter things. Think spring!

See, we are sprouting—ready to swing

Up into sunshine and clean, sweet air.

Look! Look! Spring’s everywhere!”

Spring’s everywhere. It’s true! It’s true!

Little new buds creep into view.

Cracks in the sidewalks are showing green

Where weeds find space to push between

The rocky sides. And sunbeams dance

Among the green sprouts! Just let your glance

Sweep over earth and you’ll agree

That winter’s gone, and spring is free!

Illustration courtesy of Three Lions Inc.