Spring Ritual

In the morning, sunlight streams in through the windows
In the morning, sunlight streams in through the windows
Outside, bright blue skies are speckled with clouds
And snow capped mountains peek out through the trees
Classes are spent staring out windows longingly
A message is sent in the groupchat – “picnic?”
In the afternoon, lunches are packed with blankets and towels
Outside, you kick off your shoes
As your friend laments the hammock they left at home
You watch the birds fluttering around the trees, hoping to spot a hummingbird
And you soak up as much sun as you can
In the evening, you are baking bread or donuts, depending on your mood
Outside, the sky becomes a beautiful canvas
And you hope it won’t turn to cloudy grey tomorrow
April showers will be coming soon to bring May flowers
But they can wait a little longer
These last few weeks I have been really enjoying the sunshine, and this poem is a reflection of what some of these sunny days have been like for me. With virtual learning, I feel like I spend most of my time stuck inside, so it’s been nice to get out and enjoy the weather before it inevitably starts raining again.
Rosey Ireson
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