Don't melt away with the snow
stay grounded and focus
on how the crocuses grow

If you can't handle the change
keep busy with routines
look the other way

If you never live up to expectations
then create your own meaning
time will pass anyway

Maybe you won't find love
but it's not a reason to go away
just don't stop dreaming
about touch that won't hurt
one day

I will try
to find a new power line to paint
this time the right size
to fit the frame

And then I'm going to make that
rhubarb curd cheesecake
I will eat it too