To The Coltsfoot

Dear coltsfoot! You are not the most
distinguished plant the cultures host.
Though, you are strong, and lovely too,
the way you first and foremost do.

You take the step as soon as snow
has melted. You do start the show.
Your courage is magnificent.
There is not much encouragement.

And ugly you are not at all!
Perhaps you are not all that tall.
But your indecent, yellow crown
I happily would call my own!

By petals bright, by sunlit cheer,
emerging bold, you reappear.
In meadows wide, where shadows fade,
you dance in light, seem unafraid.

So here’s to you, dear coltsfoot bright,
of hope a symbol, spring a light.
In every spot I see your grace
your message is, life is to face.