Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Unrestrained Glee

I mark the retreat
    with unrestrained glee
  Every day I wake up to see
    the snow receding farther from me

  Yesterday the sidewalks were suddenly clear
    today patches of grass have dared to appear
  Tomorrow, who knows, flowers may begin to grow
    a sign that we're ready ~ for the next round of snow

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Linda Alice Fowler February 9, 2023 at 1:16 PM LOL. I relate gw. My lillies of the valley have popped their little white buds, the jasmine has forgotten the ice, and even my Christmas cactus is thinking of making another go of it. They will be surprised I fear, not of snow, but of freeze. laf :) Gershon Wolf February 9, 2023 at 7:55 PM Keep those fingers crossed now... ~ Frosty the Snowman

Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2023 at 2:52 PM Those last two lines…priceless! Gershon Wolf February 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM And they are really true for the most part here in Chicago.

Edward Ibeh February 6, 2023 at 3:10 PM Beautifully written, Gershon! Enjoyed. Gershon Wolf February 6, 2023 at 7:05 PM Thanks for the nice comment, Edward!

Ilene Bauer February 6, 2023 at 2:07 PM ha! good one, gershon! guess you've gotten more snow than we have - we're still waiting for enough in which to leave footprints... Gershon Wolf February 6, 2023 at 7:02 PM Yeah, we've had a couple of bursts. Overall though, we're far below our average snowfall figures, which is FINE with me! :)

Caren Krutsinger February 6, 2023 at 11:29 AM Our students came to school in flipflops and short shorts today - it is supposed to be a high of 61. Give me a break! This reminded me of what we had last week though and the week before. Gershon Wolf February 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM Good. Enjoy! In Chicago in March of 2012, there were eight 8! days in the low 80's. It was delightful.

Michael Tor February 5, 2023 at 8:50 PM Those signs are always consistent and prepare you for what is coming. Thanks for sharing my friend. Gershon Wolf February 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM Hey, the snow has got to go, I say!