Spring Melting Time Lucy B. ’21 A step outside after long indoors Reminds me of the world I live in The sun has been waking much earlier Than normal I’d forgotten how time moves on Sensation returns to my cold-numbed toes As I stand in grass that is lush Warmth starts to cling to my bare skin A feeling I had since lost in winter My eyes try to open to take in the view But strain against brightness quite strong The world around me is awake once more It aches Defrosting soon seems a burden Delicate petals protrude from the earth Flower crown ingredients awaiting their use Bringing sweet scented breezes to life I breathe The fresh scent into my lungs Such feeling returning to this body of mine Spreads also to my fog coated mind Memories of the world rush suddenly inwards 37
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