it's coming down the river
this is the season of trompe l' oeil,
that sneaky time that looks like new beginnings.
still, you have to 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, January 2011
