By Marilyn Jones, Schoolcraft’s Poet Laureate
What a beautiful morning!
It’s gray and rainy, that’s true,
But to thank God for another springtime
It’s not mandatory to sit in a pew.
The grimy snow is melting away
Tiny sprouts are poking through the ground,
The promise of flowers to come
And green trees, just look around.
I glanced out my kitchen window
And saw a fat robin in the yard,
He was searching for some breakfast
Worms had better be on guard.
So I went out and filled the bird-feeder
To make life easier for my feathered friend,
He’ll reward me with some warbles
A special treat after the long winter’s end.
So thanks, God, for this lovely, wet day
I plan to ignore any pain,
Putting a melodious CD in the player
I’ll dance around the house … with my cane!
