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Digging Out

Three cups of espresso
I was raring to go
Grabbed the shovel
Out into the snow

Slipped in a hole
Sunk up to my knees
In spite of my gloves
My fingertips freeze

I have the brush
Start swiping at snow
Trying to find
The windshield below

Turn on the car
Let it defrost
Don't drop anything !
'til Spring it'd be lost

Thirty minutes later
I can see my whole car
Start shoveling to the road
Thank God it's not far

Put the car in low gear
Drive forward to the street
Reverse to my spot
Then twice more repeat

My new winter tires
Finally get used
But with two feet of snow
I'm less than amused

The path now is made
I go back inside
Admire my handiwork
With chilly pride

Glad to be off work
On this snowy day
Tomorrow I'll be ready
To just drive away

Hoping that's it
Winter's had its fun
Bring on the Spring !
Bring on the sun !

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Terry L. Allen

April 11, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Great fun. I used to live by Lake Ontario where the snow dumped from what is called lake effect. I got smart and moved a few states south. Now it is occasional snow and summer heat you can still live in. Great story well told.

Rockman Pritts

January 27, 2012 at 3:00 AM

Good write Francine. I've lived in all four corners of this country and I know where your coming from. Here in the South, Winter usually means rain. But sometimes we still have to rock the car back and forth to get enough traction to brake free. Thanks for the memories of the PA. snow. Rockman :-)

Carrie Richards

January 21, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Glad I had the chance to catch this one!! Even though I was a bit envious of all of you who are seeing snow....now, I'm happy to see that it's only raining here!! Good luck digging out, and stay warm if you can!! Ps...thanks so much for the soupmail....here comes a reply! :) An edit soon too!

Judy Ball

January 20, 2012 at 8:46 AM

Ooohoohoo!~ Been there and done that so many times this year alone. A fun write my friend. I can identify. God Bless, JB :)

Leo Larry Amadore

January 19, 2012 at 8:38 AM

Seasonal affective disorder? Being snowed in can be quite inconvenient...but keeping a positive attitude and remembering that warmer weather will come helps! Enjoyed your poem.