After a Long Winter

by Bethany Crocker

Crunch
a leaf left from fall,
neglected raking job.
Forget what is
behind as you move past.

Feel
the cold wind on cheeks,
stuffy nose reminder.
Strain to hear
the birds chirp in branches.

Breathe
in the new fresh air,
see tiny buds on trees.
Press your toes
into just discovered grass.

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