Winter's Tease

The last days of winter
filled with ice and snow
have brought a longing
for spring to come.

But today feels like spring
with its warm air and sunshine,
and a sense of renewal
that has long been absent.

Birds have taken flight
in search of new surroundings
and squirrels have ventured out
in the warmth of their world.

But this wonderful day
is only a tease
of what our thoughts
have been longing for.

For tomorrow will be
another winter day
and the cold and gloom
will feel even worse . . .
after winter's tease
of what's to come.

— Dan Hardison

Photo by Dan Hardison
Bledsoe County, Tennessee

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