Snowmelt

the constant dripping
nature’s tears of joy as she
sees her world reborn

In like a lion, out like a lamb

What’s that mean? That spring’s
a dominatrix, whipping
March ’til it submits?

February dilemma

What of those born on
the 29th, their birthday
once every four years?

Mom’s casual embrace

Longing to hug them,
I wait ’til they flutter near
like moths to my flame.

Retail therapy

Drove to the city
to shop eat sushi buy fun
things that make us smile.

Winter break

We sleep late and do
little. Spend quality time.
Together, enough.

Leap year

February’s haste
to usher in an early
March slowed by one day.

Lunar eclipse

Luminous  suitor,
the moon dimmed by darkness’s
seductive regard.

Not-quite-snow day

Magician’s magic
weather trick. One degree – rain
turns to ice. School closed.

February thaw

Snow releases its
grip as small drops melt merge run
in noisy trickles.