SPRINGTIME AND SWEET VIOLETS

SWEET VIOLETS

I walked today in spring’s damp garden

And saw the violets in bloom.

A fresh cool breeze caressed me

And I smelled the sweet perfume.

The daffodils were dancing

And bending as I passed

The heady scent of hyacinths

Gave me memories to last.

White petals from the blossom

Of the old faithful almond tree

An avenue of blossoms pink

As far as the eye could see.

The days are getting longer

And perfume is in the air

The roses are in bud at last

And days are clear and fair.

It is time for planting of seedlings

Tomatoes and lettuce and such

Setting blossoms will soon become

The sweetest of summer fruit.

Springtime brings us changes

As the seasons come and go

I will always remember the violets

And the perfume that I know.

© Linda J. Vaughan

September 2nd. 2004