Spring Awakens From the slumber of winter, Life stirs beneath the frost, A tender shoot breaks ground, Challenging the remnants of snow, In vibrant hues, Blooms burst forth, And fill the air with fragrance, A riot of color, Nature’s exuberance, Her promise of warmth, As birds return, Their songs a chorus of renewal, In the cradle of spring, Hope is reborn, And the earth sings, A symphony of life.

• Mario Carli