When I hear the tweets of songbirds at dawn
Nesting in the oak tree outside my door
I smile at the sun shining on my face

A red bird scours the brown grass for food
Blue birds skeeter on tree branches above
Squirrels run up treetops scampering nearby

There is more fun in spring than wintertime
Tree frogs sing songs of joy at night
Fireflies lit the darkness as they mate

When I hear spring back, summer is here
Hot beaches call my name to the ocean
Hot sand between my toes makes me holler

As I run for the shore's cool water
I dance my jig retreating from high waves
That reached my tighs quickly pulling me in

When I hear the tweets of songbirds at dawn
I warmly smile at yesteryear memories
Hoping for another day of fun times

By Barbara Washington 3/9/2012 ©