Spring Memories

Spring finally makes her debut
slaying winter in an epic battle
flowers bloom as if on cue,
memories of her begin to stir.

Blue skies overcome the gray
sun warms the pale skin
songbirds announce the day,
memories of her still linger.

The air is filled with sounds
of so many mating rituals
love and lust easily found,
memories of her bring a smile.

Alas, only a few earn the right
to fulfill their lonely heart's desire
and consummate their love tonight,
memories of her still beguile

- Aniruddha Bansal