peel the oranges

the gray of winter drapes over

it feels like love went away on a cruise

as you long for its return

buckle up your shoes

embrace the chill in the air

peel the oranges

peel someone a share

cherish the oranges in the blues dearly

and maybe

love will come home early.

-- in hard times, stay put, for all that comes your way comes bearing a sweet tangerine, a silver lining.

all that has arrived is simply setting up for better things to come along.