Spring

Spring was here not long ago, with days so warm and nice
But then it yielded to the snow and also to the ice

My tree is sparkling with the jewels that hang upon the limbs
But with the weight of dripping ice my tree begins to bend

The buds were bursting forth to bring the flowers to the tree
But now the ice has captured them,….when will it set them free?

I’m longing for those purple flowers to grace my little friend
But now I fear they won’t appear,…when will this winter end?

We need the moisture that is true, but could it come when it was due?
I guess that I am feeling blue,… because I wanted flowers too

But Spring is there beneath the veil, and God’s good plan it will prevail
In His good time He’ll lift that veil, and send the flowers over hill and dell

The earth will warm, the birds will sing, the bees will buzz, and honey bring
And then my heart will happily sing the song of gladness over Spring

So today, with Winter’s blast, I’ll look for beauty too
Then snow will cease, the ice will melt, and Spring comes into view

The warmer days they will return and Spring will come again
The moisture that this storm has brought will then become my friend

Today I view it as my foe, but my vision isn’t true
The Lord knows what we need and then He gives it to us too.

The seasons as they come and go each bring their special gifts
This final Winter storm is bringing needed moisture with it’s drifts

Why do I fret and worry so when God is in control?
I guess it is because I am a fragile mortal soul

But our Creator knows what’s best, the blessings He will bring
And yes, when Winter shuts it’s door, God opens it to Spring!

Written by: Linda Hogeland