"The Widow's Lament in Springtime"

After reading this poem, I found it sort of sad. The woman was obviously sad about the death of her husband and could not enjoy the beauty of springtime. The beautiful white flowers reminded her of the times she used to have with her husband (19). When her son told her about the meadow at the edge of the dark trees, she thought about going there, but didn't. She wanted to "fall into those flowers and sink into the marsh near them" (26-27). I took that as wanting to die to be with her love. After thirty-five years of being with the same person, I can understand how she would feel that way. Her son was trying to help her cope with her loss, but his plan did just the opposite. After spring, I think she will be able to deal with her husband's death and move on with her life.