Sweet, Fragrant Spring

Sweet, fragrant Spring has come again,
Our Winter-weary hearts to win.
She flaunts her beauty, anxious to please,
Flings lilac perfume on April's breeze.

An artist with a special flare,
She fashions flowers wondrous fair,
Calls honeybees to come and sup
Sweet nectar from each dainty cup.

Butterflies, flowers, honeybees,
Robins singing in the trees;
Scenes of beauty we like to see
She sends "with love" to you and me.

I'm told her home's that golden shore,
That she will live forevermore,
But visit here for just a while
To bring each face a happy smile.

And we in awesome wonder see
How quick she makes the Winter flee,
For who can hold to thoughts of gray
When sweet, young Spring has come our way?

~ Kay Hoffman