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the Winter Optimist

from Home and other Virtues by Sam Rodewald

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cold early morning eastward driving
sun in the south the buildings shining
heading to work, but everything feels alright

watching my goosebumps creep and quiver
rethink this t-shirt as I shiver
turn up the heat and wait for the traffic light

left lane is moving slow
turn up the radio
I don’t like the song
but hey, it’s one I know

out on the sidewalk west wind blowing
coat collar up it’s lightly snowing
wish I had boots but really It’s not so bad

watching my shadow stretch and shrivel
in passing head lights I cough and sniffle
licking my chapped lips hoping this cold wont last

faster the flurries fall
they cover my foot prints all
it’s just as if I was never
even there at all

the night is getting long
so make the coffee strong
we’ll bundle up so tight
because we’re going out
the moon is extra bright

out on the road the frost is gleaming
northbound again my windows steaming
sun in my eyes but I’m glad to be on my way

shift in my seat my legs are tingling
wonder if that car could hear me singing
blush as they pass but all I could do is

stay in my lane and groan
or act like I’m not alone,
but then I remember
hey I’m going home
I’m going home

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from Home and other Virtues, released May 29, 2014

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