blue promise

blue promise

of the twisting earth

as it gives rise to the sun

and the light of day

weather identity theft

flat, gray sky

dripping snow-rain

melting tufts in white yard

exposing greenish grass

that hasn’t seen sunlight in weeks

unsure whether winter or spring

did the sun rise

today slipped into morning

without our golds and mauves

auburns and brilliant yellow-whites

strange to feel the daylight on my cheek

without having greeted the dawn

with due awe