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Winter’s journey, preparing to expire
Arctic cold and wet snow, moving aside
Back in the neighborhood, spirit on fire
More than ready, empty sidewalk can’t hide
Dressed in layers, protected from the brisk air
Total darkness masks the pre-dawn heavens
Not even the moon can offer a flare
This walk takes off, two hours before seven
The pace awakens long-dormant muscles
Stay alert, skewed sidewalk lurking ahead
Heading for home, the final pace hustles
This quiet journey, beats sleeping in bed
Coming days welcome a season of spring
Allowing more walks, a waiting heart sings
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Originally published February, 2020.
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Thank you Eileen. I hope your readers enjoyed this morning walk.
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And here you are, hopeful all over again. I hope we get there without another surprise snowfall.
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Well, I am sure Ol’ Man Winter will sneak up on me again, but in the meantime there might be an outdoor walk or two as long as the cold isn’t too bad. I hope!
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It can sure get bad later on in the fall.
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What an unusual poem! I like it!
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Susan, thanks for reading and sharing your affirmation of this poem.
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