Blizzard Warning

The sky looks clear and though the temps
Are not exactly warm,
The weatherman's predicting
There will be a major storm.

The blizzard warning's on the horn,
The airlines pulling flights;
Anxiety starts ratcheting
To Xanax-taking heights.

At times I wish for days gone by
When storms were a surprise.
We didn't have alerts
So then we couldn't agonize.

Of course we're better off today
So we can be prepared,
But being clueless, so much stress
Would happily be spared.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Mcleod Avatar
January 27, 2015 at 3:25 PM
It's either the news or the weather. They always sensationalize and worry us. Nice write Ilene.
Guzzi Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 7:38 PM
I with you I'd really rather not be woken from sleep with bad news. Half the time the weather reports wrong anyway! Light & love
Johnson Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 6:16 PM
Hang loose and get some juice. Quite often the weatherman is obtuse. And if he's right, just say goodnight. Things will look better in the morning light. Stay safe and warm ilene. Peace. :)
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