January Lingers
Dull blue gray lingers upon the horizon
like the neighbors stray farm cat
reluctant to leave in hopes of finding
one more mouse or unwary bird
Gray black fear hovers as covid's effects linger
masks hide expression once exposed
distance kept to calm anxious hearts
intentionality in every action to calm soul
Tracks of snow linger where tires compressed
two ribbons of white remain surrounded by
wet brown sandy loam desperate to drink in
the remaining ribbon tracks
Barren branches linger with a few stubborn leaves
brittle and brown holding on to the past season
reluctant to let go until there is something green
to release themselves into like a bad memory that cycles
Poem 21-030z January Lingers
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