Leap Year

January slips into the past
As shorter month takes stage to play her part,
Blithley unaware of pain she brings,
Ignoring once again my frozen heart.

He had been looking forward to the spring,
Welcoming its coming with delight.
Jealous of his eagerness for natal March,
February took him with her in her flight.

I count the days that pass and fear the rest,
Doing my best to speed them on thir way.
Furious with me for wishing her demise,
February's taunting me with one more day.

By: Joyce Johnson 2/2/08