A bird sings outside my window
announcing the New Year,
This is “winter” in South Carolina,
Leaves cover my yard so thick
there is nowhere to begin,
They provide a cover for squirrels
to hide their treasures,
A blanket for snakes
to pursue their path,
The Sun shines bright
providing warmth,
It is 50 degrees,
and a Carolina Wren
sings her song of promise.
—cfblack 12-31-2014
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