Signs Uv Spring

Weather’s feelin’ mild an’ soft,

     Air is growin’ thicker,

‘Arly birds er loafin’ roun’

     For tew make a-dicker.

Groun’ is lossenin’ up ag’in,

     Spring is surely comin’;

Quail is blowin’ on his fife,

     Partridge he is drummin’.

Natur’s shakin’ off her white,

     Green it suits her better;

Got a hen a-cluckin’ roun’

     Guess I’d better set her.

Weather’s gittin’ mild an’ soft,

     Honey bees er hummin’;

Can’t set roun’ an’ whittle now

     Spring is surely comin’.

Dec. 11, ‘96

Pub. in B. Courier,

Apr. 11, ‘97