coming

fool the eye, and all else -
this is the season
of trompe l' oeil, that
sneaky time that looks like
new beginnings - but
watch out for ice underfoot!
and all the while rain soaks
and soaks everything,
despite this place owning
such a dry reputation.
let's pretend - put on
sunglasses, sunscreen,
a heavy coat, a bikini,
and waterproof boots.
we'll call it spring
no later than july.

     news from a small town 10, March 2011