Illinois Verse/The Rock Garden—Spring
The Rock Garden—Spring
Spring enchanted spot!At the end of a long gray trailAcross level land,—wearily monotonous,A sudden dip! Down rough stone stepsTo a winding path that cleavesThe lovely scattering color of tiny iris,Crocuses, the bright blue of scilla,And thick masses of Icelandic blossom—White, pink and pale purple.Brave bits of color life!How did you slip thru the hard, coldGrasp of that black, clutching earth?