this day has finally arrived

the day of her coming

the day of my salvation

the day darkness will be driven from my world

and my desolate cheeks will once more feel the kiss of sunlight

the day the barren cold will be banished from my life

and even the ice within the recesses of my heart will begin to thaw

the day bare branches will sprout life anew

and from the pallid pupae will emerge something beautiful

the day solitary stems will bear fresh bulbs

and from these bulbs the promise of love will blossom

it has been a long time coming, but she is finally here

yes, spring has arrived.