Spring in Bangor Maine is the most beautiful time of year [it’s cold and wet and muddy].
The birds are returning from the south to start a new season in the pine and maple trees [chirping at 5 o’clock in the morning, waking you up after only four hours of sleep].
Mice and raccoons and other small animals are coming out of their winter hibernation, venturing into the New Year [getting into the garbage and spreading it all over the front lawn].
The sun is shining, giving life to the dead grass [it’s raining and your basement is flooding].
Flowers are sprouting, creating bright spots of color throughout the city [weeds take over the lawn and guardians, creating more work].
And the on come of spring marks the end of the school year [finals are coming].
So sorry, I blurted out my disbelief for a second that you had anything nice to say about Maine spring! I admit to being a total anti-spring bigot, at least spring as Maine has it.
ReplyDeleteYou give each item a good ride, make your point, and use the parentheses quite effectively.