cold raindrops can hurt
as they bounce off the roof
all the snowflakes take a glance
Mother Nature takes a break
as raindrops become ice
falling on cow backs
dripping on oxen tracks
bothering even the mice
seeking cheese near a dumpster
and the rooster crows
it is winter as rain becomes
ice and snow again
off studying poetry
in a little liberal arts college
of the midwest
never thought authoring
could be so affectionate
for an outdoor man
around cows and veterinarians
and dogs and lazy barn cats
but the rain can hurt
as it turns to ice
and it burns
when it hits you twice