April

When April arrived 
a cold winter wind 
came from the north 
and brought me a shiver 
and a cold.

The wind seemed lost 
among the spring 
flowers and blossoms.

The flowers and blossoms 
confused by nature's clock 
yet seemed determined 
to stay awhile and 
help bear fruit.

Mind wanders
amid the coolness 
and thoughts of love 
after a harsh winter life 
begin to open 
only to be slammed and whipped 
Yet like the spring 
flowers and blossoms, 
determined to stay awhile 
and help
bear
or bury ...

Chema 4/7/94