I went out at two Woke up and looked out the window It seemed cloudy, but it was full moon night I dressed for the weather and left the house The night was gray dark Window whistled through the trees Snow crunched beneath the feet Disappointment was around the corner On the lake side of the house I heard the waves smooch the shore There was no hint of violence No evidence of stars The moon was there I could see Lighter clouds melding into darker gray The light did not break through Did not cast shadows on the ground Beyond my sight were thousands of stars Snow angels were about me They were silent, but not in disappointment The equinox would soon be here Stanski March 11, 2020 ^