Last Day of Winter

This last day of Winter
I will never forget

burned in my mind
like a birthmark on my skin

tears have I shed
overcome by grief

surprised by the finality

prepared in thought
yet totally unexpected

like a fast moving virus
must I spread the news

comfort in others
to cushion the blow

images of life
rushing through my mind

as I awoke
the next day hath begun

then I realized
"life" will begin again

for the last day of winter
is followed by the first day of Spring

- wayne 6/15/2001