It's on these early spring days
that we reconnect with the renewable earth,
as cold soil softens and awakens,
that we sip at the drink of hope.
Eager for the buds to swell
on the tips of tapered twigs.
Earnest for the buds to unfurl
their tender young leaves.
The spring warblers will return
to feed among the trees
for hidden insects and larvae,
and to sing their songs of hope.
Repeating songs of past years.
Fulfilling our anticipation and longing,
as they cast their hopeful voices
into the warming spring air.
© 2023 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1. Red Maple ~ "Mom & Dad's Farm"
2. American Beech ~ Home Woods
3. Cape May Warbler ~ Cannonsburg (Egypt Valley) State Game Area
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