Snow


from the ABC set Grass

There is snow between my bare toes,
there is cold against the back of my neck,
and my hand is grabbing the grass through the snow
And I do not let go.
That is all,
nothing is spectacular.
There are brown, brick buildings in all directions.
There are barren trees in cages,
there are empty swings.
I have not loosened my grip,
and my eyes are frozen shut,
it is numbness.

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