spring melody

Lisa Armstrong

The melodious sounds of spring have sprung
Vivaldi’s allegro rises up
bursting through the undergrowth
each note planting a delicate kiss
upon the heads of spring buds

Sunlight sifts through the mossy earth
heating up the tempo just a little
while a citrus sorbet of daffodils
brings a warm smile to the lips
of heartbroken maidens

Persephone’s daughters rejoice
weaving flowers plucked from the dewy meadow
into dark tresses
crocuses, hyacinths
a primrose or two

Spring has arrived, they chant
on their tiptoes
they rouse the earth and its creatures from slumber
hope and humanity are returning

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Lisa Mary Armstrong lives in Scotland with her children. She tutors law and researches women and children’s experiences of the criminal justice system. In what's left of her spare time, she enjoys writing poetry and fiction, drinking tea, and playing the piano. Her poetry has been published in @poeticallymag, @fahmidanjournal, and is forthcoming in @royalroasemag @dwellinglit @TheIndianFemRev. Her Twitter handle is @earlgrey79_lisa.

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