Early Snow
I probably should have
driven down the hill
before the snow started.
From my window I could see the clouds
beginning to cover the hilltops.
I could see trees bending in the wind,
and feel cold air blowing through my slightly open window.
The weather app on my phone
said it was already snowing,
which wasn't yet true.
I probably should have
driven down the hill.
Instead I stayed in my room,
sipping coffee,
reading news stories,
listening to music.
Looking out the window,s
watching
as tiny white specks began to fall,
and dance in the air
before landing on the deck
and melting.
The specks got bigger,
snowflakes now,
painting the deck white.
It's not winter yet,
But when you live a mile high,
you know
November 3 is not too early for snow.
I probably should have driven down the hill
before the snow started,
because I know
I won't feel like driving
if the roads get icy.
And the road I'm on
won't get sanded,
which means my all weather tires
will be my only defense
against nature,
And I am a firm believer
in respecting the power
of Mother Nature.
