Warm Winter Day...

Night's light snowfall,
powdered sugar on the street,
disappearing with first light
The streets shine wetly
as the cars go by,
melting the snow
that hides in the shadows,
hoping to last a little more
Tracks of squirrels and pigeons
clustered by the trash cans
keeping their routines intact
whatever the weather
Flashes of light from windows
proclaim the sun's warmth and power,
the heat, increased by the glass,
radiating to warm you as you pass by
Smiles and nods of greeting
from strangers you are meeting
for day's beauty brings comradeship
Spring may come soon
but enjoy the days of winter
as they remind you of the changes
in the earth and yourself,
as we blow hot and cold
on any given day...
       02-06-13
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