Green

Darting birds
cut the dewy morning air,
 tireless homing songs fly
like kites in flirty dances

Emerald velvet moss
parts his slumbering coverlet
wakening tender stalks underneath
a brand new marathon of life begins

First belles of the ball,
snow drops and daffodils and crocuses
queue in on the runway of Persephone's return
hopeful, fresh-faced and ephemeral

Verdant, lush, unripe desire
swelling buds and dreams
 letting in light and warmth,
my open heart blooms


Green is the color of promise