Blooming

Today was thirty-five degrees,

But cherry trees were blooming

And daffodils have opened,

Right on time, I am assuming.

 

The sunshine helped offset the temps

So blossoms felt that yearning

To cover all the branches

As the season’s slowly turning.

 

Most folks were bundled up and yet,

Some short sleeves started showing,

On those who did not mind the fact

That biting winds were blowing.

 

Since springtime has arrived, it doesn’t

Matter if it’s chilly,

For Nature’s plan does not let

Sprouting happen willy-nilly.

 

Occasionally, there’s a frost,

But most plants keep surviving

And soon enough, some warmer days

Will keep them gaily thriving.

 

The city looks so pretty now

And it’s just the beginning,

Yet everybody out there

Couldn’t stop themselves from grinning.