Hold Fast And Brave

Hold fast the time of

blossoms and blooms --

the colours emerging

from the dark winter earth.

There is bravery in

birthing, knowing not what --

the season may hold.

It has been said that

birthing is for the brave

and Spring is a craze

of rainbow colour, crispest green

and perfumery bold.

Perhaps the

tracery of the trees

responds to this crazy

display, enticing it to

shoot leaves again,

and be brave.

copyright Imogen Crest 2006.