spring forward

 

seeing crocuses
fight through snow
towards the sun

daffodils
blue bells
tulips
hyacinths
iris
wisteria
dogwoods
azaleas

popping
technicolor
bursts 
through the gray
the grainy backdrop

the world awakens
out of its slumber
to now
to present
to here

sometimes
it's bright
sometimes
it's strong
sometimes

to face 
eyes wide open
allow the warmth in
allow the light in
allow the color in

to feel 
to accept
through darkness
comes light
comes peace

giving permission 
to feel lightness
to be