March

Steps today

led my way

to green, where

heartening it was

to see

new shoots

breaking

weather toughened ground

eager to bloom

were buds of yellow

and violet crocuses

harbingers of spring

unchecked, unfettered

were held not back

by the chill that bites

still stifles the air;

a statement was made thus

simply to say

mettle of new lot

will always have its way

to brush aside

sway away

any wintry gloom

there's promise of colours

that March of youth

can bring.

On way to Hervines with Kranti.