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The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Snow Is in the Forecast

Snow is in the forecast.
It’s already blanketed my head
and has made more than a few people
frosty, fed-up, and
fearful enough to buy groceries,
just in case the world freezes solid
and there be nothing to eat
while watching the Food Channel.

I’m nuts
for driving north today.
But I can’t sit still
waiting for warmer days.
The winter issues strange commands.
Do and don’t.
Would and won’t.
Go and wait.
Will spring be late?

I’ve good reason to go,
and a fairly safe plan
to get me there.
I don’t trifle with winter,
even when it teases me
with 60 degree days.

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