SIGNS THAT SPRING IS HERE

The neighbors heat is radiating through the floor, so I turned

the furnace off and opened the windows, 

while I sleep under an electric blanket!

My fingers miss the feel of dirt under the nails

The mornings are just right for a sweater, 

but the evenings need a coat


All of a sudden a pair of gloves in every jacket I own,
in the glove box, and sitting on the passenger seat
 of the car does not make sense


I've started rolling the windows down at stop lights and 
opening the moon roof, and turning the seat warmers off

I feel the need to take a walk, or a ride,

or just sit outside on the deck