The Snow in April (Second Draft)

This snow in April,
our returning Ides of March

How long we have waited
like dogs watching from the window
to see spring return

Sunny rays should have cast their light
into the blue puddles,
like fishermen with their nets

Instead, this snow reminds us
of Arctic explorers who should be
turning 'round for home

Winter's white emptiness holds on with pale knuckles

I have long known man to be a deceiver...

And now nature too