1st winter number __

Yeah I know it's a little early. I'm still excited about the cold though!

Shrug a jacket over

wrinkled boxers, and

venture outside where

bare concrete nags

your feet like a lover

over a long absence.

But it's here now.

Smell that excitement!

From across the street

the people at the taqueria,

the neighbor's kids,

the man at the bus stop

are about to explode.

Breathe them all in;

feel sparks in your lungs.

As if this doesn't happen

every year, be in awe

like it's a miracle divine.

Who knows?

Maybe it is.

Author's Note

Down here we get excited about the cold. Well, I do at least.
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beautifully expressive poem.
your imagery reminds me of
my own love affair with winter :)
~winter is a true "miracle divine" !!!
;)