Wednesday, February 8, 2023

the weather report

it's a bleak
day.
the weatherman says
standing
in front of his desk.
a glum look
on his long face.
it's
depressing out there.
stay home
if you can,
he says, shaking his head.
it's a cold rain, windy.
traffic
is a mess.
we're expecting sleet
and a foot of snow
overnight.
he's weeping at this point
wiping his eyes
with his sleeve
as he points
to the map
where the bridge is
out,
and the road
has collapsed.
best stay away from sharp
objects
on a day like this,
he says.
dial 911 if you're having
bad thoughts.
okay,
now back to the news.

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