Hard Frost Warning By Mary T. Hoffman

Hard Frost Warning
By Mary T. Hoffman

The weather forecast warns “hard frost”
While chilly gusts of wind are heard
As autumn leaves are blown and tossed
And nowhere do I see a bird.

Many flock to warmer climes,
But others choose to stay right here.
They seem to hope that wintertime’s
A little milder for this year.

(Written 28 October 2007)