The focus of this poem is the arrival of spring. The first verse concentrates on traditional springtime occurrences such as birds singing whilst looking for a mate, and spring flowers blossoming. The narrator wonders what will happen in the spring and whether she will be happy or disappointed. The narrator concludes the poem by saying that spring's arrival is inevitable but her happiness is doubtful. She hopes and prays that she will find happiness, either in this world or the next life.