Sonnet for February

Hopeful earth dappled
with white snow in a
gray-brown world,
yet crocus push forth
and smile.
Misty blue skies,
crisp, bleak rays of sun
no warmth, no relief,
yet snowdrops push forth
and smile.
Barren trees, spiny branches
bend in the wind
icy air, chills
yet daffodils push forth
and smile.
Shorter days
pass in single file
bringing hope
as tulips push forth
and bring smiles.
-----Scheherazade