Long Lost Melody

This long lost melody

A rippling flood of merriment

The notes go flying -- 

high to low

Clear vowels in  

pianissimo –

Explosive, tumbling, out they rush

Then suddenly, a muted hush

…..so long we wait,

And wait…..

…..suspended expectation…

Until it gushes out again,

A wonderfully fresh refrain

Exuberant --

Like sun’s triumphant push through

torn grey clouds

Such warmth it brings

Such joy it rings

That we pull smiles

From wells we thought were dry

And quite forget to sigh:

Sweet children’s laughter