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snow hangs in the air as it descends

from gray, pregnant clouds above

some will try to catch it on the tongue

it is wet, heavy, early in the year

but soon enough as the days become short

and the temperatures have fallen

the snow will be lighter, small flakes

for now, we wrap up in heavy clothes

to keep the chill, wet out of our way

and, perhaps, shiver a little

before we go out to play