as down from a duckling

      Overnight- my world transformed
                       into a beautiful scene.
      
      Snowflakes- landed on everything
                          imaginable & the wind
                          frolicked, danced and swirled
                          the fluffy particles
                          into the air.
       
      I stepped- out into this snow-globe world
                       with a broom in hand.
                       My plans included;
                       starting my car 
                       and sweeping the
                       whimsical dust from its roof, etc.
    
      2 hours later- I drove down the historic
                           main street of my home city.
                           in awe of the everything
                           many people clearing sidewalks
                           others struggling thru thigh-deep
                           snow to open their businesses
                           & shops for the morning.


      I puffed- through the snow and watched it swirl
                    around my boots while I carried 
                    jugs of water to thirsty citizens.


      A smile- lit up my face as I greeted customers
                    this snow put me in a good mood
                    for some reason. even tho' it made
                    things like driving a car with summer
                    tires, quite abit more challenging.
                   
      Right now- I AM happy for this winter season
                        we shall see how long this happines 
                        lasts :)


                        . . .