Easter

Easter

a gentle breeze, a sunny sky
the glisten of morning dew
a dotting of marshmallow clouds on high
the world again anew

daffodils stand straight and tall
the trees in budding bloom
a testament for one and all
of an end to winters gloom

excitement fills the springtime air
across the many miles
anticipation grows for this magic time
with bright eyes and happy smiles

as the big event arrives
it's time to start the fun
with joy, shouting and laughter
the special hunt has just begun

colored eggs, candy and toys
like wonders seldom seen
hidden there with love and care
in waving fields of green

after the fun of the hunt is done
time to stop and then compare
to show and tell of wondrous things
all found just waiting there

and then the day all to quickly gone
as early darkness falls
and tiny heads start to slip and nod
as the sandman makes his calls

but along with sleep come joyous dreams
with memories forever to stay
of bunnies and baskets filled to the seams
on a happy Easter Day

by PJ Lawton