the angry inch of snow

a mere

inch

of the white stuff, but it sticks

to the streets.

there will

be chaos.

there will be wrecks.

schools will

be canceled,

the shelves will be cleared

of milk

and bread.

the weathermen

and women will wet

their pants

with excitement.

snow at last they'll

proclaim,

proud

of their rare predictions

coming true,

at last.