Spring Has Arrived

the lips curled up

into a smile,

the dimples forcing

through the creases

on her face,

the joy

unable to hide the tears

that squeezed

through the corner

of the eyes.

as the eyes met

and the hearts melted,

a waft of breeze swept

between them,

there was an excitement,

punctuated by disbelief,

she pinched herself,

to be sure it's not a dream.

so what, 

if neither uttered a word,

they still spoke

for long,

with unworded looks,

unhindered joy,

and unfathomed thoughts -

that only hearts can feel!

spring has come, finally,

after a long winter!

© sashikant mohanty