Nature's Arrival

Spring's Arrival

white cover melting here and there

succumbing to the sun

daisies present everywhere

barren branches leaves no more shun

weather -- less biting, growing warm

the earth's hard crust embracing grass

the smell of rain during a wet storm

the presence of birds, en masse

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Summer's Arrival

scorching sun burning bright

sparing nary a blade

sun pushing back the night

snow cones often made

swimming pools and sunglasses used

sunblock and tanner applied

planned days by children mused

dark skies and lightning, spied

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Autumn's Arrival

heat replaced by a breeze's cool kiss

dark encroaching upon the day

colorful scenery hard to miss

earth's tones of green give way

children, darker, return to school

bathing suits folded and stashed

no more splashing in the pool

no more naps in the hammock, lashed

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Winter's Arrival

elder trees standing guard

burning wood foretold by a breeze

leaves poised to fall in yard

the cold sneaks in with ease

children donning coats and hats

chocolate, hot, often poured

lovers' warming hugs and pats

squirrels, their acorns stored