Snow like swan's down

 There will be school today

 I realize the tracks I see are going in opposite directons

and are probably the same

 My little friends had a hard night

as I tried to brush off the snow

I realized it was ice and that the delicate petals were frozen

 THE Ridgewood Runner approaches the corner

but the traffic prevents me from getting closer to get a better shot.

I saw her twice earlier this week on the same morning.

When I called to her she indicated 3 times-

-doing the loop 3 times-

she must be training for a marathon

 I saw the lights from afar

the 100 hour burn has started

 I understand the passion of the Stevens Road community

and their objection to these lights

that will burn into the night

and shine into their homes

 Even on this morning the lights add a glow to the field

...which is as clean as it will ever be today

 Is the High School losing its charm with these artifical enhancments?

Grounded

Student