I don’t mind the snow.
April’s fool arrives tomorrow,
but today each flake waifs down
in its own personal space.
A small squadron of geese
honk by, swirling the snow
in their wake.
They kept flying northeasterly.
Their laying bets spring
hasn’t gone anywhere.
It’s just an Indian winter,
flaps down.
So, to the white freckles on the wind
I say, “Enjoy your visit.”
Then I honk at them, “Get out of the way!”
And lean into spring again.
I’ve heard of ‘Indian Summer’ which is the last hoorah after the first killing frost. Yes, so why not ‘Indian Winter’? When Indian winter happens it so easy to aargh.
Sigh.