It should be snow by now

Last night as I left the library it was raining.  Me?  I am prepared for winter.  And not just winter, but another walking winter.  New winter boots, winter coat and all the winter accessories.  I am actually looking forward to it.  If it ever comes. 

As I leave the library,

As the gray leans to dark,

The rain catches my hair,

I turn my face up.

The woman with the rainbow umbrella

Dry under cover

Smiles at me

As she enters.

I am still on foot.

Almost a new year,

It should be snow by now.

Almost a new year,

I have new boots

In sure and certain hope

Of snow.

But no

It is rain that catches me

As I leave the library.

The woman with the rainbow umbrella

Walks in dry

as I leave

Into the wet.

It should be snow by now

Almost a new year.

I have new boots.