hello, spring!

Hello, spring! We've missed you!
It feels so good to have you back
We've been waiting impatiently
Poor winter has received some flak

We welcome your gentle breeze
Grazing both cheeks with a whirl
Colourful buds begin to pop  
Like an oyster reveals its pearl

Easter Bunny makes her way
Into our homes like Old Saint Nick
Leaving a mess of chocolate eggs
Sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and chicks

Spring puddles are everywhere
Moms plead with kids, "Don't jump in!"
But children know better
Hopping in two feet with a spin

Folks with a green thumb are found
In their gardens, full of dirt
As soon as nice weather hits
We ditch our jackets for a shirt

Kids pick the freshest flowers
Even when mom asks them not to
Been months since the yard looked nice
Still, sweet blooms meet their nose like glue

Spring, one day you look act like winter
The next, a midsummer's day
The sun may shine, or snow may fall
Raindrops can turn the whole sky grey

Every single thing screams change
The kind we all look forward to
Your promise to arrive each year
Is oftentimes what gets us through

Spring, you give us all the feels
Fresh air brings a fresh perspective
The goal is to maintain the vibe
And keep your calm as a collective