There is no sign of leaf or bud, A hush is over everything — Silent as women wait for love, The world is waiting for the spring. - Sara Teasdale

Oh, because you never tried
To bow my will or break my pride,
And nothing of the cave-man made
You want to keep me half afraid,
Nor ever with a conquering air
You thought to draw me unaware — Take me, for I love you more
Than I ever loved before.

"At Night

Love said, "Wake still and think of me,"
Sleep, "Close your eyes till break of day,"
But Dreams came by and smilingly
Gave both to Love and Sleep their way."

For I shall learn from flower and leaf,
That color every drop they hold,
To change the lifeless wine of grief
To living gold.