What could have happened to the trees
Outside my window? That is queer.
The letter must have reached him.
How the branches whipped against
My face when I went out to post it!
And the wind howled, and the soft
White snow fell on my hair .
I should have an answer soon.
It was cold out there!
I'm glad I'm in the house again.
I'll just stay by the cozy
Window and look outside where I can see
The mail box when the flag goes up.
But what could be
The reason for the curious thing
That happened to trees?
They are not bare. Well, not
Completely bare. There are a few leaves left
Upon them. I remember when
Those leaves were born; then they hid robins.
All the rest are lying on the ground.
They're waiting for the snow. I remember
Snow, when I went out to post my letter.
I should get an answer
Any time now.