at last

we can count on warmer days for outside coloring
and trips to the zoo.
walks to eddie's to pick up ingredients for dinner
won't leave our ears numb
and the sun will shine later.
sidewalk cafes are calling us
as the birds return, sharing their winter stories
with each other.

time to wipe off the adirondack chairs
that have been waiting through the cold months
to be used for
chatting with neighbors and
talking about how all of the
kids have grown

finally
spring is here!