Ode to Church Ranches in Spring

Take a moment, a brief pause

Before this spring becomes a “was.”

There are many gifts to see:

This is a special place to be.

It’s springtime in Church Ranches. 

Wild geese gather on the lakes

Returning from their winter breaks.

Redwing blackbird trills its call

As buds burst out on trees so tall.

It’s springtime in Church Ranches. 

Water bubbles in the stream

And blades of grass are turning green.

Young trout swim in their new home

While nearby moose and deer do roam.

It’s springtime in Church Ranches. 

Prairie crocus lifts its face

As swallows swoop so full of grace.

Winter coats we quickly shed,

Waving to friends in flowerbeds.

It’s springtime in Church Ranches. 

Take a moment, a brief pause

Before this spring becomes a “was.”

There are many gifts to see:

This is a special place to be.

It’s springtime in Church Ranches.

                                          L. Esser