


| The daffodils and crocus are in bloom. Could it be that spring is in the air? The cold gray skies that cast a doleful gloom Might now give way to sunny days and fair. Perhaps the rhodies and azaleas, too, Will start to blossom with their gay décor. The tulips and the iris take their cue And know it’s time to send out blooms galore. It may be time to put away the boots And tuck the raincoat back behind the door, To get out last year’s shorts and swimming suits And see if last year’s diet should encore. Could this be spring? It’s Oregon, you know. Dream on, dear friends, we’ve got a way to go. |
| Hope Springs Eternal By Carolyn Carney |