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We finally got the snow that stays and it' really wet, cold and slippery out there.

Usually it's here by Halloween but it was late coming this year.

Cold Weather Child

Love the snow, love the ice,
But stay inside don't be enticed,
To rush out in the icy storm,
Rejecting all that's safe and warm,

To make snow angels, plunge through drifts,
Until at last you feel the grip,
Of icy fingers clutch your bones,
And you begin to long for home,

Where safe and snug beside the fire,
You watch the storm and Nature's ire,
Build and blow against the pane,
And watch the trees bend and strain,

Against the chilling icy gale,
And listen to her moan and wail,
Like a lost soul in the storm,
While inside you're safe and warm.

It's most unwise to tempt Fate's hand,
But sometimes that's the wont of Man.
Nature cares not for a fool,
Sometimes her lessons can be cruel.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lamoureux Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 8:13 AM
This is really good, I think I'll start a fire. We haven't had snow yet and I'm in no rush for it's arrival.
Callus Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 5:14 PM
This poem flows like floating snowflakes, Judy! I love the descriptive images and the contrast between the cold outside and the warmth on the inside. Over here we never get any snow, so it's missed, but we do have a couple of 'cold' months. Regards // paul
Ball Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 5:36 PM
Thanks so much Paul. I love the winter months as well as summer but I have to admit that Fall is the most spectacular. Glad you like this. God Bless, JB
Onclaud Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 4:46 PM
judy, stay warm and enjoy the icicles with caution... marvelously scribed!..huggs
Ball Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Thank you so much Nette for stopping by. Your feed back is so appreciated. Usually our snow is here by Halloween but this year it came late but it's deep and wet and slippery. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
Turner Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 7:36 AM
Indeed he can, Mrs Judy. Please keep the snow up north. Enjoyed your poem:)
Ball Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 4:26 PM
Thank you so much Daniel. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Kent Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 6:04 AM
Old man winter has blown into town, very nice write.
Ball Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 4:22 PM
Thanks so much for stopping by Ronald. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 9:17 PM
Summer has just begun here, so it's hard to imagine snow! I liked your poem very much, Judy! 7
Vinson Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 8:12 PM
A great read, Judy!
Ball Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 4:14 PM
Thank you so much Doug. Glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by. God Bless, JB
Teagan Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 8:11 PM
oh this really describes the cold so well, I'm shivering! Staying indoors where it's safe and warm, that is the way to go :) I enjoyed reading this, Judy!
Ball Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 4:13 PM
Thank you so much Rebecca. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
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