The First Day of Spring in Central Park
by Marc Sobel  /  poetry  /  29 Aug 2007
Bare skin, long bleached by winter's kiss, revealed
To a Sun whose warmth for months was long concealed
Frisbees skimming footballs in the air
Pretzel salt smells linger everywhere
And laughter drifts, like fireflies, upon the breezes
While allergies create a chorus of sneezes
The fishing pond is thronged with boats and song
A gentle, pleasant vibe flows all day long
And hungry, sated tongues lapping ice cream
A collective peace so calm it's like a dream
I'm almost moved to tears to see it end
But at least I spent it all with my best friend
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