Fool Me Twice

Like love,
It's hard to trust the spring,
Smiling sweetly,
Beckoning

I must say I've been fooled before
My skin left unprotected
And in the sudden shifting winds,
I was frozen and  rejected

But wearing too much blocks the touch
Of Love's caressing breath
Summer's promise is on Spring's lips
But it's not quite here just yet.

In the meantime, still I realize
I just have to take that chance
Spring's sun is irresistible,
Love's breeze is like a dance.

But I've been fooled by both before,
Those two experienced players
So I use an old New England trick:
Always dress in layers!

c. 2004.