Snowed-In Haiku
His toes and feet were burning.
tingling and stinging.
Snowflakes like pancakes
weighed down the boardwalk branches
a home made for two.
The forecast said snow
So they cancelled the party
School and the pageant.
The wind was bitter
I found bills for the red can
and gave a quick smile.
The papers to write,
even though I’m not going to start,
sit waiting for me.
He leaned way over
and his hat fell on the ice.
So we found a stick.