A Leaf Unfurls

A leaf unfurls, as gently calls
A watchful sparrow, perched upon
A branch, as budded petals fall
Like snowflakes do upon the ground.

A leaf unfurls, as lively chase
A pair of squirrels their bushy tails,
And up and down the tree they race,
Their raucous chatter unabate’.

A leaf unfurls, and ‘neath it’s edge
Bloom flow’rs of ev’ry shade and hue,
From bushes thick in walling hedge,
To daisies bright and lilacs blue.

A leaf unfurls, as shadows fall
Upon the springing earth alive;
What cheer shall see the robin’s call
When yet again the sun shall rise?