early spatterings

Tender soft is the downy blush
Himalayan poppies extend,
petals pouting expectantly
for warmth to flood them,
melting them to open
full red passioned lips
to their kissing sun.

Softly fall rains early drops
to spread silvered edges where they land
drifted by a gentle breeze
of teasing early spatterings
from the grey humpbacked whale of weather
moving slowly in the south.

Ripples push north beyond this valley,
stirring springs' fresh green leaves of hazel
unfurling scents conveyed as maypole ribbons
that dance a red pup by its nose
upon the green before the blue retreats.

Safety just a short dash to home
where chewed cushions
and bare springs exposed
hold more comfort in a mattress
than the padding ever did.