Heralding Springtime Poem by Patricia Denise Newman

The cold winter winds gathering speed
as they pass unhindered through skeletal trees
The ground is now covered in muddy, dirt brown
where once jewels of Autumn came tumbling down
Overhead the grey clouds pass by
a sudden streak of blue lightens the sky
A weak winter sun struggles to shine
a brief welcome visit for too short a time
Then, by the pathway, I suddenly see
a small budding flower smiling at me
Lying cocooned in its bed of bright green
the first sign of springtime brightens the scene