Monday Morning

Monday is a school day for me, the only one of the week. I drive to school, it is 100 miles one way. The trip starts in darkness. I don't see sunrise until after a stop at Starbucks. Trees still hold some golden leaves and on sunny mornings after a latte they look gorgeous. Golf flags are still in their holes. Winter isn't here yet, but a few flurries are visible. They are on my red sweater. I thought it was the latte; relief follows. It is only snow.