Springtime With Edouard Manet

Easter is a time where we construe The beauty of renewal blooming through Little birds that chirp above the vales While sweeter ladies peep at passing males Charming is the humour passing round Faint scent of Tulips, Daffodils abound Strolling couples giggle by a stream Planning the delights they like to dream Gazebos filled with bands that blow their brass Shiny belts and buckles, best in class ‘Le déjeuner sur l'herbe’ a luncheons treat A very Manet way in which to meet Ah Easter is a time for daring stuff Two clothed men that dine with naked fluff At last the joys of springtime are revealed Milk white flesh and precious else concealed ©david byrne Easter 2012