Spring

I've spent too many months in darkness, wrapped in my cocoon. 

 

I descended into the underworld, 

played queen but did not smile. 

 

But today Persephone emerges, 

and the butterflies in the sky 

match those flitting in my stomach. 

 

Everything is fresh and new and full of light. 

The flowers tickle my nose, but you bring out my smile.