Elements
a solitaire
snowflake
floating in air
can land
so soft
and melt away
into the earth
as does a drop
of rain
gentle
into the soil
a breath of wind
can barely
be felt
against the face
on other days
the snow
can trap you in
side
the rain
can flood your street
your house
and the wind
can roar
your roof off
do damage
and then
it’s quiet
too quiet
as the storms
move across
to the other side
raging
somewhere
else
the sun
rises
warm
and slow
unless
it’s summer
in the south
it can be scorching hot
without protection
wear a hat
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