For some, the winter has lingered long. 

The frost still creeps along the window's edge. 

The spring equinox felt like warm hope, and then the forecast announced snow. 

I recall back in February when the lake's edge was frozen. 

Community gathered on the ice, 

skates and sticks in hand. 

I clicked photos, like a museum archivist, 

thinking this is a moment in our history.

When the winter days seem long, 

there may be an unexpected playground just down the way. 

When spring days bring ice and snow, 

there may be a choice, to embrace.