Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 
Has always meant
"Early Spring"
The early birds
Are on the wing

The cold grey
Tree bones of winter
Get a reprieve with
Breaking buds
Next autumns leaves

The days
Getting longer
Less time for sleep
Hear migrating birds
Squawk and cheep

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