A January Night

I was reading by a lamp,                                                a book I had gotten for Christmas.                                  It started off with loving characters,                                what a wonderful gift.                                                    I think I need a cup of hot tea,                                        this will keep me and my soul company.                          A cold breeze had filled the room,                                    would a cup of hot tea be enough for this winter's night.    As I glanced out my window at a full moon,                      the snow was starting to come down.                              The wind was picking up,                                              is there a storm a coming.                                              Then the lights start to flicker,                                        yes~a storm is here.                                                      As I read my new book,                                                  the characters were turning into not such nice people.      With each hour the storm was getting worse,                    now the winds were really howling.                                  Once again I looked out my window,                                the snow was getting deep~the moon was a dim light.      I must have dosed off,                                                    when a loud bang struck my house.                                Was I dreaming,                                                            I must be.                                                                      The floor started to sing with squeaks,                              was there someone in my house.                                    I ran to hide behind the couch,                                        now am I crazy was running through my head.                  I heard someone say,                                                      anyone home~anyone home.                                          I did not want to look,                                                    I did not know what to say.                                              As I peeked around my couch,                                        my neighbors I did see.                                                  Turns out they hit some ice and then my tree,                  now we all sat down for a cup of hot tea.  Date Written: 1/21/2022