a speck of green

appears in the soil

reaching towards the sun

leaves begin to open

embracing a new life

other sprouts burst through

struggling for their space

competing for every inch

life demands the fittest

the soil begins moving

from deep within emerges

other forms of life

companions enriching the soil

creating a new ecosystem

beneath the spreading leaves

spring rains unleash hope

to the sprouting trees

birds seeking a home

dance through the undergrowth

gathering food for mates

twigs for the nest

a snake slithers by

searching for his prey

nothing moves but leaves

in the warm breeze

summer brings a buzzing

insects fill the air

above the tiny trees

dragonflies perch like birds

waiting for their chance

the soil crawls with

ants and rollie pollies

tending to their work

their season won't last

a cool northern breeze

signals a change coming

green becomes many colors

yellow red orange umber

that gently drift down

a blanket of white

covers the young trees

dormant they stand tall

waiting for the promise

of a warm spring