Elusive spring
buried beneath snow.
Monotone whitened rural scene
minus crocus, lilacs,
and red breasted robins.
Brightened only by weathered barn
and newly painted crimson birdhouse,
daredevil cheerful bracelet
on snow laden tree limb.
Old man winter,
still balking at retirement.
Photo by Sari Hacker, my former Iowa Valley High School student. Fond memories of our days in Marengo, Iowa.
lillian the home poet 
I can relate to this…definitely impatient in Iowa! I also have a red birdhouse which offers a spot of brightness in this dirty snow and mud season.
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Loved that picture AND the words you were inspired to write about it.
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