I wrote this and then tried a re-write with rhymes and meh. So here’s the non-rhyming version. I didn’t do my normal disclaimer of all these April poems being mostly un-edited. They are. <\/p>\n
Almost Mid-April<\/p>\n
This is the end of winter
\nthe end of an endless string
\nof cold and snow and ice
\nthe glinting trees and roads<\/p>\n
This is the end of winter
\nwindows, frosted daily, rattling
\nthe harsh and chilly floors
\nthe rime on the front hall door<\/p>\n
This is the end of winter
\nto wake alone, outside the duvet,
\nthe cats each to their own window
\nlaying in the downstairs sun<\/p>\n
This is the end of winter
\nto see the spears of daffodils
\npushing through the leaves and
\na single bright crocus on the path.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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