turning the corner

February 24 - February 28 Week 62/72

a strong and acrid calling card lingers

heavy in the air courtesy of an exploring

skunk newly emerged from its warm winter den

indifferent to the oppressive odor, tiny wrens sing

big notes back and forth across a thinning

layer of snow patterned with tree shadows

lengthening and lingering a little longer each day

reaching towards the promise of spring