spring comes early in the South
daffodils, heralding new life,
push forth delicate yellow petals and narrow green shoots
in the warmth of longer days
yet, a thousand miles, and a half season away
a distant friend trudges through slushy brown snow
the cold dry air cuts through the alleys
far away from the pleasant end of winter
a photo might suffice, but our age permits more
unexpected, pure white lilies in clear glass
carry the hope of a warm southern breeze
to melt away an icy heart
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