Snow

They say we could have heavy snow

to block the mountain passes,

to whiten up the treetops and

to fill the deep crevasses.

They say it could raise levels of

our vital reservoirs,

but add to rushing waters that

erode the rivers’ shores.

They say we should be glad

because it’s winter, and it oughter

bring snow to make a snowpack

 that will melt for summer water.