Mirth--By Sara Kendrick--United States

Mirth

The chartreuse green tassels quietly fall
Stately oaks release their blossoms to the cool damp earth
Dew glitters like diamonds upon the spring grass so tall
Stillness and quiet suddenly awakened by mirth
Serenaded by birds and bees whose love is birthed

Butterflies' cocoons await the right time
To kiss or taste a new blossom  that shines 
Then they'll split forth and out will climb
Upon parsley, meadow rue, or daisies dine
Spring's the time for butterflies, and flowers to align

Sara Kendrick married young and had a family soon after. After her last child went to school, she decided to pursue her GED. A gentlemen who worked with the GED program encouraged her to enroll in college.  She worked part time and cared for her family in addition to her studies. She graduated from Mercer University. Several years ago, after a health crisis, she started writing poetry.