Spring Poem by JJ Evendon

She's up early
pulls the curtains open to a glorious sunrise.
Her dog sits patiently by the front door
waiting to be taken for his walk.
From tomorrow, days will be longer
and nights shorter.
Outside, birds can be heard singing.
The morning air is crisp and dry -
perfect -
for it lifts her spirit knowing summer will soon be here.
The sun's orange glow slowly changes to yellow as it rises
adding colour to otherwise leafless trees- beautiful yet surreal.
Flowers pop their heads above ground and will soon bloom -
the first sign of impending spring.
Shortly, like fireworks, they will all explode into their finest colours
attracting bees, butterflies, moths and countless insects -
life's unsung pollinators -
choreographed in a world of scent and perfume.
Charlie (the dog) is oblivious to such nuances.
He casually sniffs then cocks his leg at the first lamp post he passes,
for him, after his walk, he cares only one thing,
that he's rewarded with a delicious sausage
by Sarah in Cafe Moka.