we're still here

somewhere

warm

and calm, we say to each

other

as we dig

the car out, scrape

the windows

and let it warm

up.

anywhere but there.

slowly

the ice melts on the windshield,

we clear

the driveway,

we sip

on our coffee

and wait.

years go by,

we're still here.

the wind blows hard

and gives

the car a shake.