Spring Solstice Stanzas

It is bloomingly clear 

that spring is here;

for the buttercups and lilies

have begun to appear

And we have a new rule,

be it ever so cruel.

We must hike before dinner,

some time after school

This man is a fan

of making big plans.

A summer backpacking trip

on Western Washington lands

The packs are all filled

with as much weight as we dare

In hopes that by summer

we will all be prepared 

Even though it's not raining,

Savanna's complaining.

Nothing is fun,

when we are physically straining

The drill is to trek up the hill 

at least twice.

We want to get stronger, 

therefore once won't suffice. 

If friends come a calling

they are in for a treat.

The hike can't be cancelled,

and we welcome new feet.

 

Our cat follows closely

just like a pet dog

It is really quite funny

when she jump on the logs

And now I must close

cause my prose has come loose

I think Ansel and I 

have read too much D. Suess