I met a shrub who caught my eye, 

from the dull leafy hedge 

standing out shy; 

on her sprigs a sprinkle 

of small buds, pink

and on them

not a single leaf.

Has she made a timing error,

thinking spring is near;

and is then but a

beautiful mistake?

I don't know..but to me she 

seems to be saying:

"Hey..even 

in the winter chill,

in you is strength 

to put out flowers still" 

:)

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