the long winter is almost past

 

 

the long winter is almost past

the sun has started to travel back north

trying to get through checkpoints

on its way from southern countries

 

the snow that was beautiful

when it fell weeks ago

is now slick ice, not pretty

and is dangerous

 

the full moon shone bright

the last few nights, giving

extra beauty to the night sky

and the earth

 

the sun will bring back warmth

to the north where I live

and to the hill country of Texas

where spring flowers will cover

the meadows below the high hills

and smile a good mornin’ ya’all