Hydrangeas in the Snow

A sonnet

photo by William J Spirdione

Sky’s blue color has drained from the flowers,
Still holding on through the long cold winter.
Through wind-driven snow and cold rain showers,
Holding on for what, some long lost glitter?

Falling amongst the snowdrifts, it still shines,
Blue slowly fades away, rising skyward.
Springs rush of growth, readying to…