Spring in Hebron

 By George Sinclair 
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Now that winter is almost gone
Spring will soon be coming on
The daylight hours will get much longer
Every day the sun is getting stronger

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Last night when I looked up to the sky
I saw a skein of wild geese go flying by
Honking and headed for the marsh at Waterside
Where the grass had been bared by the scouring tide

The maple sap has started to flow
We will boil it up and pour golden taffy on the snow
There is wet snow that soon will turn to rain
It is a nuisance, really a pain

The leaves on the trees start to sprout
The pussy willows come busting out
The spring peepers begin their nightly chorus
The yellow spotted salamanders come from the forest

We will put away our toques, woollen socks and warm mittens
And soon in the barn will be new kittens
Calves and lambs gambol across the paddock
The barn is full with the new livestock

The grass and leaves will soon turn green
A prettier sight cannot be seen
The snowdrops and crocus will bloom at last
And a long winter will soon be past

Will the Hebron Maypole be resurrected
It has been a while since one has been erected
Oh how well I remember the days of old
When we laughed, loved and danced around the old maypole

I'll plant a garden in the fresh turned earth
I love this season for all it's worth
From the small seeds will come much food
For us to enjoy and all is good
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