In the Spring

When the winter snows are done
When the browns turn into green
When the sun stays longer too
When the swollen buds are seen –
Then I want to be outside
Walking in the morning sun
Watching birds building their nests
Watching kids having spring fun
Watching jonquils peeping through
Soon pansies will smile at me
Brooks beneath a crest of ice
Start to hurry to the sea
Winter, coats and overshoes
Waiting to be put away
Shop windows are rushing things
Clothing for a sunny May
I want to burst out into spring
Enjoy this feeling to the max
But sadly I must stay inside
And figure out my Income Tax

© Lucille Falk Miller
3/17/90