With the winter freeze

the snow storm that lasted forever

temperatures in single digits

plants and trees were covered for days

buried under snow and ice

all die a bitter death

overcome by the cold

 

leaves turned brown and brittle

they had given up the ghost

like skeletons they stood

stark symbols of death

we assumed they were all but gone

yet when the weather warms

a miracle occurs

 

they slowly come back to life

little green leaves emerge

buds push open

slowly slowly they struggle back

returning from the dead

in what was thought impossible

 

the plants and trees were wise

waiting and waiting

reluctant to take a chance

until the timing was right

the ground warmed up

and they were sure

there would be no more freeze

 

now here they grow again

undaunted

undefeated

victoriously sprung forth

in glorious rebirth

 

showing us their courage and

once again the joy of life.