Springing from red buds,Bustling along last winter'sBare gray branches,Splashing first spring mornings withAmazing pink petals!Here they are:Competition for the cardinal's red.

A ship to distant foreign shoresTo great adventure, to explore.Sail off with pirates and parrots,Inside a young boy's dreams.

DaffodilsGreet me at the gateWaving bright trumpets Like flagsCome out, come out,Or you'll be late For spring.