What?

It is coming closer and we are anticipating it so.
In one week it will be the official first day of spring.
Grass is slightly greener, buds swell on bare branches.
New plants push up from the ground.

But what is this I ask, as the frozen bits hit the windshield?
Why is the weather forecast saying expect an inch of snow?
Why am I setting out boots to slip on tomorrow morning?

Spring please come and push this cold aside.