crossover days

goodbye season of  furnace high

long, cold nights.

winter succumbs

releases its grip

these crossover days, winter to spring.

big coats are put away

along with scarves, gloves and heavy hats

to be packed in a chest for a well needed rest.

short dark days are lessening

in the cusp of warm

that will be soon

drawing our attention.

visible in the birds and trees,

in  bright young grass growing,

in the cracks in the sidewalks,
here is the advent of spring.