Laughter Runs

Laughter Runs.

Laughter Runs

Laughter runs in the streets today No opposing force can muffle Breaking through the icy fortress Conquering it in the scuffle. Rippling, rushing, giggling, gushing Melting every stony thing Picking up winter’s debris And tossing it with a fling. Trickling, tripping, singing, skipping Every stone along the way Breaking down the grayish remnants Laughter runs

Sometimes They Come Too Early

Sometimes They Come Too Early.

Sometimes They Come Too Early

I heard they came too early Those little harbingers of spring Couldn’t wait to make their debut Couldn’t wait their songs to sing. Under the pine trees they huddled ‘Cross the barren lawn they scuttled. I must go out and greet them! I must go out and see Those foreshadowers of springtime Those tellers of