WANTED: Spring

Expectations of firm dates, beginnings,

arriving on time – tick-tock, in full grasp

of the season. We like bright and springly.

Applicants are tested for depression,

rain and wind-speed – only the best degrees

need apply. No tornadoes please. Sunny

disposition a distinct advantage.

Time races away like sprinting months, leaves

us lounging in coffee shops while cold days

twist themselves out of our hair, froths gossip

with latte. We are gasping for long days...

hurry, Sun, make the celestial leap.

Winter has worn us out, sprung ambitions

to dance with bluebells, forget dementia.