By J.J. Tindall
SPRING SONG
After Jai Raj Harrisong
Little Darling:
Bang a gong
Of Siddhartha
At the coming
Of spring!
Set the blue birds,
Cardinals and robins
To singing,
Light a scented votive
In the warming breeze.
Desire is resurrected
In the bloom
Of every tulip,
Rose of Sharon
And cherry-blossom.
Snuggle the bosom
Of Mother Earth,
Banish the dearth
Of winter’s malice.
Little Darling:
Smiles return,
Barbecues burn.
Seems like years
Since it’s been here.
Sip a chalice
Of warm wine,
Let the clover shine:
Dew glazes
The leaves
With song
Like gloss
On a gong.
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J.J. Tindall is the Beachwood’s poet-in-residence. He welcomes your comments. Chicagoetry is an exclusive Beachwood collection-in-progress.
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More Tindall:
* Chicagoetry: The Book
* Ready To Rock: The Music
* Kindled Tindall: The Novel
* The Viral Video: The Match Game Dance
Posted on March 16, 2015