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spring leaves
the saplings in the yard are in first leaf
their spring has now begun but it is late
maples they are and ruddy in relief
we ask the world for hope and no mischief
to strike us as we come out through the gate
the saplings in the yard are in first leaf
the pleasant season but we know it's brief
yet we are forced each year to a long wait
maples they are and ruddy in relief
time strikes us now as a harsh nasty thief
we look in pain at every passing date
the saplings in the yard are in first leaf
but life's revival brings no great relief
we're in the season of pain and debate
maples they are and ruddy in relief
all they can do now is recall hard grief
not reconcile us to eventual fate
the saplings in the yard are in first leaf
maples they are and ruddy in relief