The heart feels the stirrings of spring
as a butterfly, rejoicing
in the elation and adventure
of emerging from the cocoon
to unfurl wings and soar with the breezes,
or settle among cool, green leaves
to bask in the warmth of the sunshine,
adding the radiance of unique, individual colors
to the brightness and
light to the world

Passion feels the stirrings of spring
as a flower waiting to blossom
and burst forth with glowing splendor,
opening to share the vivid radiance
of whom and what has been hidden inside,
blooming with the absolute certainty
of being beautifully special

The soul feels the stirrings of spring
as a sense of the wonder of renewal,
rebirth and rejuvenation,
creation's cycle of forever
The soul sees what was,
and what will be,
and rejoices in the unconditional love
that is the light and energy of the universe,
secure of its own place in eternity

© Shelley L Flynn
May 2003

Midi playing:
"Heart Dance" © Bruce DeBoer
an Original Composition