The unpredicted sun
presiding over fragrant spring
is tender toward the youthful leaves,
bathing them in incandescent brilliance

The air still holds coolness
except for where there’s neither wind nor shade —
Most of the day is dancing
in the freshness of the soft north wind

There is no hint here
of tomorrow’s showers —
It’s hard to prepare
for what seems so unlikely —
surely this perfect blue
will last forever

©Wendy Mulhern
May 20, 2015