Outside; inside; ‘in her mind.’

Predawn; alarm awakens; ‘still want to sleep.’

Clouds thicken; coffee is made; ‘groan-chores of school day.’

A few flakes fall; cats scooted out door; ‘got to wake the girls!’

Snow blur comes closer; jumble-dressed rushing; ‘please let it snow.’

Pellets sleet softness; faces turn skywards; ‘love the sting on my cheeks!’

Quick rush of storm; laughs mingle with smiles; ‘drat, school’s almost starting!’

Air opaques; time used up by need; ‘I’m missing it all!’

Storm's over; alone and alive; ‘I hate this ache…’

Outside; inside; ‘out of her mind.’

Erin Moen
2/4/04
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