as the showers of april washed over us
may the flowers and leaves of spring
bring us joy

may we see the other side
not as greener
but as rich and vibrant as our own

may we slow down
soak in the moments
and smell the sweet dewdrops
left on the roses

may the springtime
be a renewal
to carry our weary souls
away from the dormancy of winter
and into the fullness of summer