Finally

Finally 70 degrees
I planned to play hooky,
dig in the dirt,
play whiffle ball,
and make left overs
because it is easier.

Why squander a day like today indoors
after a long and dark winter
that everyone complained would never end?

In haste, I changed my tires to all season
in hopes of driving away the cold and whiteness.
It is a gamble to plant sweet peas and lily of the valley
on the same day, but I've thrown caution to the wind
and even harvested a tiny burn to my nose and cheeks.

Freckles aren't far
from this pink
and sun drenched day.