Spring

Rain falls on roses
opening the door to spring;
wisteria blooms.

Blooming

The welcome parade:
waking from hibernation,
roses bloom for spring.

Child looks at the sun
traces the rays on her canvas;
yellow daisy blooms.

A three-month labour;
Mother Nature persevered,
to give birth to spring.

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Today, 1 September, is the first day of the Australian spring.

Scattered on the ground:
pearls of a precious lady;
wattle of this land.