THE BEND
OF THE MARCH WIND
OF THE MARCH WIND
Wind - testing the bendability of
branches - the tips of green crocuses -
pointing to the sky. “Don’t forget to look
up.” Okay - in some northern
places -
there might be more snow - and then
the reversals snow can cause. But then
again, Spring will show up - slowly -
as it always does. Bird chirps and songs
are heard - now that windows are open. Gardeners appear - testing the bendability of their backs and knees. There’s work
to do. There's joy to have - after the winter. But most folks don’t like to see
the broken branches on their lawn or
again, Spring will show up - slowly -
as it always does. Bird chirps and songs
are heard - now that windows are open. Gardeners appear - testing the bendability of their backs and knees. There’s work
to do. There's joy to have - after the winter. But most folks don’t like to see
the broken branches on their lawn or
sidewalk - they are too much like
seeing broken people - down and out -after a dark March night wind storm.
seeing broken people - down and out -after a dark March night wind storm.
© Andy Costello, Reflections
2017
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