Empty Nest: An Online Magazine

POETRY

Spring Verse

by William Bedford

Spring Break
The sound of crackling ice echoes from
river and lake as the waking waters muscle-up
to surge and splash free of their winter straight-
jackets at last.
Meanwhile, the waxing sun injects its seminal
rays into the leafless trees to reincarnate the buds
of springtime past.

April Song
April snows and April blows,
it also shines and showers.
April is nature’s opening act
for spring’s big show of flowers.
When April sprays her magic rinse
upon the still-cold ground, it starts
the splendor in the grass and the
greening all around.
April’s not the cruelest month
no matter what they say; it washes
winter’s surly face to reveal the
smiles of May.

Canadian Free Press “Poet in Residence” William Bedford was born in Dublin, Ireland, but he has lived in Toronto for most of his life. His poems and articles have appeared in many Canadian journals and in some American publications as well. He’s a pro at empty nesting—he has a daughter, three grandchildren (all engineers), and twin great-grandsons. William can be reached at: letters@canadafreepress.com.

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