When the world comes out of hibernation and its blanket of snow

Patches of green grass break through here and there to grow

Pretty coloured perennials peep up through the soil

The seedlings we plant in house will take a while

Out comes the lawn furniture to be water blasted and cleaned

The patio tables and barbecues are wiped till they gleam

I so enjoy the first glide in my patio swing

Imagining the delights that this season will bring

My friend the Robin comes back to say 'hi'

I will see him a few more times while the weather is fine

There is a fresh smell of new beginning in the air

It's the same smell, same time, every year~   Submitted By: Alicia "Celeste" Loughrey