The Lawn Wakes Up
By larry r Linville

The yellow yard woke up today
and tried to decide what to say.
It shouted to the sleepy grass
that winter was about to pass.

Dandelions would seek a head start
along with weeds that we call smart.
Crab grass needed no second call
like other weeds next to the wall.

With a little shower and sun
the sap in trees started to run.
The grass’s envy could be seen
as it began to turn bright green.

The lawn began to feel very good
as the spreader applied plant food
and just like in a barber’s chair
the mower trimmed everything there.

It was just a few weeks ago
that the yard was covered with snow.
Now until the summer is spent
we will enjoy its fragrant scent.