Winter, who can believe?
Winter, who can believe you
now the acacia has started
to bloom, whole trees bursting
with yellow flame, cascades
of it on roadside slopes
bespeaking promise and vigor -
and look, too, the quince
is out, the flowering cherries,
and the big flowered magnolia
is opening its huge white petals.
No, winter, you may chill us
awhile, but you're done for now.
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