The day was much too cold for ice cream

When the familiar tune echoed down the street

Renouncing winter, embracing spring

But, since Dad was visiting

He bought us both cones

We sat on the side of the road

Teeth chattering, bodies shaking

Yet, in that moment I’d never felt warmer


Listen to Jacob Lazarow read Air:


Jacob Lazarow is a sophomore working towards a degree in film and video. Since his father is an English teacher and he has been writing poetry since a very young age, it’s always been a part of his life. Since he doesn’t always have time to write out full stories, he’s always found poetry to be a good medium for writing about interesting concepts.