As the crocus blossom
Language: English 
As the crocus blossom listens for the sun 
And pushes skywards
Through unyielding soil, 
So I in frozen solitude 
Slow as a tortoise,
Creep on towards Spring.
With hibernating heart
Too safely stored, 
I dare not dream.
But as the merry music
Of your voice
Stirs me awake,
I brave the cold
And turn to meet
Your tender shoots of courage
With a smile

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Researcher for this page: Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]

This text was added to the website: 2026-10-20
Line count: 16
Word count: 64