February Snow

Dusting of snow -

Government Trucks disturb

my morning slumber

Schools and Jobs Cancelled-

Squirrel continues his task

ignoring the weather

The park awakes 

to a thin veil of white-

bitter wind bites back

Winter Dreams

Life hides in slumber,
awaiting the time forthcoming --
Awaken in rebirth

Trees stealing glimpses
of unclothed friends around them --
soon a new wardrobe

Tulips snuggle below
yearning for winter's demise --
Chorus of Color
replace winter's monochrome
with luminous shades of spring

Frozen sky of grey --
Sun peaking in from afar
awaits spring's solstice

The bite of winter
gnaws through my coat, numbs my limbs --
Your warmth revives me

I wrote this series of haiku and verse last winter but after being inspired by Barbara O'Brien's blog, I thought it would be nice to share with a new audience.