Daffodils stems still standing tall
their yellow heads shrivelled and brown  
The trumpet fanfare is over  
now they have lost their golden crown 

Hedgerows and grassy verges
now take on a different hue
Once brassy cornets are silenced 
by vibrant bells, purple and blue 

Amongst the rich lush blades of grass
dandelions bright and yellow 
Spring time measured on downy clocks 
flying by with each puff and blow

Mayflowers few and far between 
quivering on their slender stems
Delicate, palest pink flowers 
the complexion of rose quartz gems 

Rhododendrons In the Churchyard 
gathered in a colourful crowd
An orchestra of cerise bugles 
bellowing out loud and proud

Mother Nature gifts us these blooms
to mark the arrival of May 
A celebration of springtime
to brighten our walk today