THE BORROWED DAYS
1999, 2009, 2011
Greedy March, says legend,
begged generous April
for a loan of three fine days,
changed their weather dreadful,
and never returned them
to their rightful owner.
This is a perilous stretch
between the seasons,
when ice glistens with schemes
of melting, and wool coats
undo their buttons.
Dangerous days these are,
ripped from jealous Winter’s clutch,
resting in the cupped hands
of tender Spring, for now.
Beware.
1999, 2009, 2011
Greedy March, says legend,
begged generous April
for a loan of three fine days,
changed their weather dreadful,
and never returned them
to their rightful owner.
This is a perilous stretch
between the seasons,
when ice glistens with schemes
of melting, and wool coats
undo their buttons.
Dangerous days these are,
ripped from jealous Winter’s clutch,
resting in the cupped hands
of tender Spring, for now.
Beware.
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