Not long now

photo of a tree without leaves, its branches against a blue sky

Cold, arthritic arms
reach out for a warm embrace
arrival of spring

Iso lion

close up photo of a single dandelion on a grassy field — First week of spring in Canberra

Keeping safe distance
springing up for a picnic
lone dandelion

Eventually

photo of a tiny branch with three small buds growing through a wooden fence

Unrestrainable
kids kick barriers, break free,
spring naturally

Almost there

pink blossom buds with a blurry yellow wattle tree in the background

Bravely the bulbous
on the brink of emergence
seeking spring sun shine

Out

photo of a tiny flower in the ground, surrounded by dry and fresh grass

Glimmer of sunshine
tucked away under the bush
coming out of spring