Poem 163: Spring And Easter

It’s the Thursday before Easter Sunday and it’s a gloomy day

Just a couple of more weeks and we will be into May

It rained all day yesterday and is supposed to stop today at noon

I am hoping all the predictions are correct and I am able to get out soon

Another case of the weather forcing us to stay indoors

I wasn’t able to get out that much just the week before

There have been a couple of warm days but they have been few and far between

Thanks to all the rain, my front lawn is now showing some patches of green

The lakefront has been quiet and I haven’t seen too many people there

Thanks to all the precipitation the paths are all snow bare

Nipissing is still full of ice and the level seems rather low

The beaches seem to be extended everywhere you go

All these local showers should aid in bringing the lake level to its peak

The water is fast and flowing as it meanders through Chippewa Creek

The melting snow in the forests will flow to other tributaries too

This lake could be in flood conditions before this month is through

It won’t be too much longer before the city crews are out in full force

To rid the streets and sidewalks of the sand that has accumulated of course

There will be dust clouds forming everywhere as they perform this annual task

This could be another reason for everyone to continue to wear their mask

I have officially packed my winter boots away and am now in sneaker mode

Now I am much more light footed as I walk along the road

I keep the puppy on his leash refusing to give in to his squirrel chasing game

If I were to let him loose, he would eventually just come up lame

He has the whole back yard at home to endeavor in this futile chase

With it all being fenced in, he is the ruler of his space

If you wanted to be adventurous and maybe make a wager or bet

Put your money on the rodents, he still hasn’t caught one yet

He is persistent and have to give him credit for this trait

Most of his quarry is able to escape under the garden gate

I can see crocuses sprouting but still none of them are in  bloom

This whole gardening frenzy should be kicking in quite soon

This past couple of years have taken quite a toll

Easter is the time we hope to rejuvenate our soul

For those who have experienced some heartbreak along the way

Here’s hoping that the healing for you is initiated today