A Cold and Frosty Morning

Is it winter or spring?
It's hard to know;
my lawn is all white,
it looks like snow.

Also the pavements
appear to be icy
and to walk on them
could be very dicey.

On the other hand
it may just be frost, 
so hope for a thaw
is not yet lost.

There is a hint
that the sun will shine;
with any luck
the day will be fine.

A big flowerpot
comes into focus
and I see three tulips
and a single crocus

Although the weather
is not compliant
the flowers remain
decidedly defiant.

I can hear the birds
who happily sing
to assure me
that it is spring.

© Luigi Pagano 2022