Around the Bend

The icicles have melted;
The snow drifts lost some height.
We took a walk this afternoon
To bask in late-day light.

My jacket was unbuttoned;
I left my scarf behind.
The birds were chirping gaily
For there'd soon be worms to find.

It felt not like a respite
But more like a proper end
As we bid farewell to winter
Knowing spring's around the bend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Johnson Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 7:40 AM
Your succinctness is a joy ilene. Here's to our bones thawing out. Peace. :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 2:52 AM
A lovely walk to welcome spring, Ilene...I hope the birds keep chirping for you and you can put away that scarf for a long while...hugs, Rhonda
Amadore Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 10:11 PM
Excellent Ilene...and I do hope you are right. We don't need any more winter.
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