January Thaw

Bike out
tires cold
riding along
no snow

surprised brakes
squeak groan
bike fenders
dusty chrome

puddles line
muddy streets
winter boots
cover feet

tires hum
damp street
winter break
winter treat

imagine snow
floating down
red sled
sliding round

but snow
doesn't come
winter break
soon done.

           —Mary Beth Kwasek

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