Springtime in Winter

February 6

I am thankful for springtime in winter, those days when the temperatures soar to the seventies or eighties when we've been having chilly and wet days come as a wonderful respite.

It was so nice on this particular day that I decided to go play golf around 3 pm. We barely had time to finish 9 holes in light. Here is my playing partner, Seth, preparing to tee off on hole #17 at the Oaks of Sherwood Golf Club in Baton Rouge. A wonderful full moon oversaw our final three holes.

springtime in winter

winter’s throws beat down

upon those weary of grey

wet and chilly the winds blew cold

it seemed that winter would stay

but today the sun woke up

and heated up winter’s chill

grey ‘s domain morphed into blue

giving a glimpse of spring’s fill

like a momentary lapse

of winter’s remembrance

we take copious advantage

of this springtime advance.

© rt tulley