an endurance test
this fickle month
chilly rain and
tempered sun
with spring in sight
winter lingers
not yet inclined
to set us free
the geese in turn
are far more hardy
and off they fly
to northern lands
and early bulbs
can wait no longer
their leaves now free
to break the soil
we humans though
exude impatience
our coats and boots
still at the door
