pussywillows, cat-tails

gordon lightfoot; ca. 1968

pussywillows, cat-tails soft winds and roses
rainpools in the woodland water to my knees
shivering quivering the warm breath of spring
pussywillows, cat-tails soft winds and roses
catbirds and cornfields daydreams together
riding on the roadside the dust gets in your eyes
reveling, disheveling the summer nights can bring
pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses
slanted rays and colored days stark blue horizons
naked limbs and wheat bins hazy afternoons
voicing rejoicing the wine cups do bring
pussywillows, cat-tails soft winds and roses
harsh nights and candlelights wood fires ablazin'
soft lips and fingertips resting in my soul
treasuring remembring the promise of spring
pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses