Melting Slush

This morning’s slush is melting
From last night’s dust of snow
Which, since it wasn’t pelting,
Left little trace, although…

Some little mounds keep clinging
To surfaces of grass,
Enough for snowball flinging
Before the urge might pass.

This weather’s awfully fickle – 
It almost feels like spring,
But it’s more like a tickle,
Awaiting winter’s zing.

Still, I’m out by the river,
Just soaking up the sun
Which the heavens did deliver
To get all the melting done.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Greenhough Avatar
February 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I enjoy this poem. The clash if titans has started, Winter is Spring. Keep a sweater handy.
Mckeithan Avatar
February 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Like this poem. Excellent imagery
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Send the sun over here Ilene as we are in desperate need of brighter days for many reasons (but you can keep the snow flurry! excellently observed as ever my friend:-) hugs Jan xx
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