Pussy willows

Years ago now, I would buy "statement" pussy willows, gigantic pussy willows, six feet tall, they barely fit in the car, for the parish I served. That florist eventually closed. I have not seen "statement" pussy willows since. 

Pussy willows have arrived

At the local

Flower stand.

So many of my friends

Ok

And not-so-friends

Are in desperate need

Of pussy willows:

THE sign

Spring always comes.

Place them in water.

Watch them sprout

In February.

I know

This is not soon enough

For some,

Even for many.

I know

It is so hard to wait.

Pussy willows

Have arrived

In January.

There is hope

For February.