sun gushes into the sunroom
softening its coldness,
shadows hide in the corners
cats on their trees bask
in the winter warmth, finally
realizing its not getting warmer,
stuffed animals lean against windows
not caring about temperatures,
not understanding time or seasons;
ice sickles hang from tree limbs melting
onto the ground for birds without
the inclination to fly south...
dogs slip on frozen leaves as they
chase after fluffy cats, overfed
by their obese owners...
wolves waiting outside backdoors
for table scraps show no manners,
while bears wash themselves in
uncovered above ground pools;
we are free to come and go but
show no signs that we are leaving.
February 1, 2024
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