The morning dawned pale and cold
The ice cristals sparkled with an ethereal exuberance
But there was an unexpected hush around
Like the world was washed afresh
Glowing like a bride, so fair.

Nature bashed in the warmth of its praise
And received a kiss from the heavens above
The snow thawed, the monotony cracked
A tricle here and there, the concert of the birds
The first of the flowers unfolded and showed its head.

Winter tried to cast her gray shroud again
And weave the spell of sleep over all that lived
Bitter and long was the fight between the Snow Queen and Spring
She was thrown down, defeated and crushed
And glided silently over the valley, without a backward glance.

The morning hue became bright golden
Beckoning all creatures to share its glory
At the sight of the beautiful panaroma
I caught my breath and sent a silent prayer
To the azure mantle above.