pain of frustration

[fledgist]

what we have wanted was an end to cold

and signs of spring were there on every side

young buds bright flowers the darkish days belied

 

some might have said that we were getting old

and told us there were better ways to bide

what we have wanted was an end to cold

 

just warmer days and colours green and gold

birds coming from the tropics in their pride

now it is snowing and we could have cried

what we have wanted was an end to cold