croaking of spring
unsung, it struggles early
to lift through soil, mulch of dead leaves
glistening frost to prick at winter
with slender green point
which pushes itself upright
unfolds as yellow, pink or purple-blue
crocus
unsung, it struggles early
to lift through soil, mulch of dead leaves
glistening frost to prick at winter
with slender green point
which pushes itself upright
unfolds as yellow, pink or purple-blue
crocus
Author of the Nandria Series, MaryJane is a retired family practice physician who grew up in the Midwest but now lives in the Pacific Northwest.