Spring Joys

Tanya Glushenko
I remember spending days in urban streets,
I remember loud laughter of the kids,
I remember watching puppies jump and bark,
I remember teetering seesaws in the park,
I remember little birds on windowsills,
Fresh tomatoes as a zest in our meals,
I remember blooming peonies on sale,
I remember April 1st amusing mail,
I remember juicy-green-and-silver grass,
I remember tiny sparrows flying fast,
And a bunch of older ladies on the bench,
Talking of the sudden weather change.