Thought #19

Thought #19

Here it is again

with cold above

and warmth within

those long frozen fingers

taking hold once more

of months ahead

time to close the barrier door

make sure the dog is fed

no way to surpass all

that is to come but

time to read and write

that novel Knit or weave

clothes you will need

time to sit and ponder

what will you do this year

then as if unexpected you

see that first green shoot

birds arrive with spring

then all alive again.

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peter radley