January stirs the restless gardener,
Though these longer days bring deeper cold,
Earlier rises, later sets, the brighter sun
Dazzle in displays of monochrome and gray
Yes, and I can outward look,
I’ll plan new plantings by the book,
Then with a sky blue cleaning spray
Wipe winter’s sleepy film away
Until with full illumination the snows
Upon my eyes photo-bleach the glow
Of a kelly green foreshadowing of spring,
Its radiant blaze on everything
As spring bulbs planted yet still rest,
Mid-winter Earth I need not test,
I’ll clean a window every day,
Abiding while winter remains
