It came last night just as forecast –
it started late and then didn’t last
for more than a couple of dark chilly hours –
just long enough to hide the last flowers.
The rest of the year will stay black and white –
the sky holds cold and dark very tight
until the sun is able to chip
and as we pray the planet will tip
into the season of sun light and heat
but now we live in icicles and sleet.
Quietly we’ll stay huddled away
happy the snow is here to stay
to give the land time to rest and heal
grateful and blessed and joyous we feel.