Poem for Spring!

Linda, on her blog,  Lady Linda, recently had a post on a charming book, "First Poems of Childhood,"  illustrated by the ever popular late Vermont illustrator, Tasha Tudor.

I loved the poems in it so ordered a copy from eBay for less than $6, including postage!

Don't you just love it when you find a book filled with poetry or stories that you enjoy to the core of  your being?

The paperback was published in 1967 by Platt & Munk, Publishers, of New York. 

There's a poem titled "Pussy Willow" by Kate L. Brown that I would like to share with you.

It's so appropriate since we are now into the fifth day of spring and pussy willows are harbingers of that delightful season.


   Pussy Willow

      By Kate L. Brown

Pussy Willow wakened
From her winter nap,
For the frolic spring breeze
On her door would tap.

"It is chilly weather
Though the sun feels good.
I will wrap up warmly,
wear my furry hood."

Mistress Pussy Willow
Opened wide her her door.
Never had the sunshine
Seemed so bright before.

Never had the brooklet
Seemed so full of cheer;
"Good morning Pussy Willow
Welcome to you dear."

Never guest was quainter;
Pussy came to town
In a hood of silver gray
And  a coat of brown.

Happy little children
Cried with laugh and shout,
"Spring is coming, coming,
Pussy Willow's out."

ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH PUSSY WILLOWS?