Winter is testing to see
If she can come in.
She has her big toe in the leaves
And is touching the air
With a long finger.
Winter is testing to see
If the air is cool enough
And the trees are bare
Will it rain or snow
How soon can she move in?
Winter is testing to see
If the snowflakes will stay
Will ice form on the walk
Will the air steam from our lips
Then she will move in.
Winter is testing to see
How many of us complain and how many times
We talk as if there was a way to hold her back
She shakes her head and screams
As she moves in.
3 comments:
I must say this is one of your best entries ever! The poem really suits winter. Testing and testing.. and she is here, isn't she? In Beijing its around 7 degress or lower now. I hope Indiana will have a much friendlier climate, but do wear more coats, frocks, and sweaters when the weather is chilly. :D
thanks for the kind words, you stay warm too.
Its my pleasure. Sure, I will, especially when Beijing gets uncomfortably chilly. :)
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