February 29th: The Day That Never Happened

The sun rose

Bright light glowing above the mountains snow

The wind was rushing 

With loud roars 

Calling to me

                             Wake up

The air was crisp as I opened my door

First breath filling my lungs with regret

An outpouring of air

Streaming out of my mouth

Carrying wisps of steam into the air

Will today be it

The beginning of the end

The start of the new season

Is this chapter finally over


Leaves blow past my feet

They pick each other up and dance

Spinning in circles

The winds music pushing them together

                          Then

They fall to the ground

Perfectly still

The wind goes silent

The air gets warmer

I breathe and close my eyes


                        Beep Beep Beep

Suddenly I am in my bed

Alarm blaring in my head.

I contemplate my lost day

It was going to be beautiful


                      The day that never happened.


By Robin L.A. Shaw



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