Blackbirds, trilling melodies,
Cheer the soul;
Announcing their arrival
From winter homes.
Warming sunshine
Spurs melting snow;
Commissioning rivulets to
Fill waterways.
Shrinking snow drifts
Expose remnants
Of grass long hidden –
For months frozen.
A company of robins
Busily forages
Their “birdy” smorgasbord.
Our hearts sing,
“Hail to thee,
Heralds of spring.
Warmly to our home,
We welcome thee.”
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