The Bright Green of Early Spring

by Irene Daniel

Branches recently barren
Still reaching without leaves
But sprouting the brand new
Brilliant green that screams of spring
Commanding our attention

And on the ground
Another green, gleaming
In morning dew
Another shade, a different tint
Of the hue announcing spring

I love the fall
As well you know
Those who know me well
But when spring comes around
Each year, that green screams out
Announcing the new
And chases winter away

The Labrador that I adore
Romps in bright green clover
It's here and there
With dandelions dancing
In the sweet cool breeze

Even the aromatic signs
Of spring seem cloaked
In a light green

Green is the color of spring
Green is the color of newness
Green is the color of creativity
Green is the symbol for go

But the brilliance of the early spring green
Is in a class alone