A Sheen of Strength

A sheen of strength more powerful than gold
Shines svelte on outer surfaces of glass,
A beauty far more powerful and old
Than gilding.  Spreading out across the grass
This April morning is an hour that brings
Its joy to beast and plant alike.  A bright
New silver gloss is overlaid and clings
To lawn and ground.  It is a jewelled light
Of sterling, diamonds and sparkling shows
Of emeralds and loveliness, is rife
With promises of riches as it glows
The coming day and prophesies new life.
..It’s just the sunshine on the windows, trees
….And farms and is eternal spring’s reprise.