Finally

Air pulls
in and out
without
hacking coughs
or persistent
tickles
The sweats
nor chills
come to call
and life
begins to return
to normal
on the horizon
just ahead

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No Snow

January
comes with
raindrops
and cold
but no snow
to show
that winter
is here
dusts
the landscape
only puddles
for as far
as the eye
can see

I’m not complaining

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The Introvert

Let’s burrow
under the leaves
and hide
from the day
and the noise
Find a soft spot
to curl up
and warm
to comfortable
Sleep away
the hours
until the sun sets
and we can then
return to bed
once more

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Amusement

She picks
her teapot
like a teenager
picking out
a race car
with sleek lines
and vibrant hues
and a voice
that’s both
loud and
obnoxious

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Hopeful 

A shimmering
moment of hope
as the descent
seems to slow
much sooner
than the others
as food
stays down
and lungs
fill
without coughing
and I hope
tomorrow
is better

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Wet Winter

Lots of wet
and pretty cold
but still
no sign of snow
as the sun sets
on another day
and even
miserably sick
the beauty
breaks through
as a reminder
to pause
take a deep breath
and enjoy the show

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