Strawberries

Waiting all winter long
Frozen was never really
Good enough

But just enough
To keep you going
For what you needed

Waited so long
For time to thaw
All you ever really wanted

That first taste
Sun-warmed
Just ripe enough to be tart

But still sweet
Close your eyes
And you can see the sunbursts

Full of flavor
Freash, not frozen
Seeds stuck in your teeth

Winter’s over
Strawberries are ripe
And it’s almost time for summer