February Afternoon

Sunshine on raindrops

glistens winter greenery

stray drip-drops from the eaves

out of sync with unruly rain

bare branches, warmed by the sun, wave lazily in cold breezes

rusty grass skeletons bob fitfully

traffic rolls by 

in a hurry to get somewhere

bright pinks, oranges and reds  ~

a schoolyard troop 

saunters by with their guardians.

Sunshine brightens colours,

leans shadows all around

finds depth in this ordinary afternoon. 

“February is the uncertain month, neither black nor white 

but all shades between by turns. Nothing is sure.”

~ Gladys Hasty Carroll