Dear Editor:

Snows have meltedCars are rustyStreets are dirtyPorches dusty.Clothes are brighterJeans are cleanerShorts are shorterBodies leaner.Bats are crackingBalls are rollin'Hitters swattingBases stolen.Vaulters archingRacers roundingTracks of cinderHearts are pounding.Discus flyingJav'lins soaringJumpers springingDashers scoring.Busy seniors"Singles" - "Teamers"(Class Night coming)Planners - schemers.Teachers teachingUlcers burningKids are dreamingNot much learning.Slits in wadersAnglers mendingTrout are swimmingRods are bending.Worms are wigglingSpinners spinningCreels are fillingOwners grinning.Walk throughPoison Ivy patchesAwful itchingNow he scratches.Golfers scurryMunch on "Hoagie"Dreaming "Birdie"Scoring "Bogie."Ropes are turningTurners waitingJumpers jumping(Skaters skating).'Cycles "revving"Quiet shattersTires spinningGravel scatters.Screeching "donuts""Wheelies popping""Rubber burning""Choppers chopping."Lawn needs seedingWeeds are growingFeed it nowSpend weekends mowingSome may wait till robins singbut this is how I know it's spring.Jacque PatrickTamaqua