Haha! Just look at you, there,
opening your arms to the light.
I’ve been longing to see you,
you, brave rising green thing of springtime.
so suddenly tall, breathing the sun,
Just look at your joy, look at you
singing triumph over winter’s long sleep,
over the desolation of brown and gray.
Oh wee one, who will burst into yellow
summer flowers, welcome! Welcome!
Just look at you there!