Early And Late

alternately
April blooms in
petals and snow

 

April’s Gait

out of the damp
into spring’s light
coltsfoot canters

Eager to Work

stalled by a cold snap
the red rake
by the arbor waits

May I

welcome are the clouds
of April’s dappled skies
who shower us with colors

April Morn

her snow blanket removed
the naked earth awakens
renewed, refreshed and ripe

Winter Clings

to the sides of things
until April dissolves her hold.