Enough

Enough with the weather,
The snow and the ice.
The storms we have had
Really ought to suffice.

Enough with the potholes,
The plows and the salt.
Though we’re being punished,
It isn’t our fault.

Enough with the shovels,
The scrapers, the blowers
And gutters which turn
Into icicle growers.

Enough with the mittens,
The scarves and the boots,
The problems with transit
And longer commutes.

Enough with the coughing,
The fever, the sneezes,
The outages when
Every power line freezes.

Enough with this winter
With which we’re afflicted,
But after all, it’s
What the groundhog predicted!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dailey Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 2:48 PM
I think your poem is the best thing that has come out of this winter. Keep them coming.
Johnson Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 10:03 AM
There's one good thing about this winter. It's inspired this wonderful poem. Really enjoyed! Love the ending. Peace. :) Let's hope that the sub zero temps do the trick. And when warmer weather comes bug's won't be as thick. :)
Pettit Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 8:29 PM
Hear hear! You have described the current dilemma marvelously with these collective verses. Another great write, Ilene.
Guzzi Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 6:09 PM
We have had 12 snow storms already [yike] BUT knock on plastic no power outages!! We've taken down a lot of trees in the past 2 years! Light & Love
Zerbst Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 6:09 PM
Really awesome rhymes here! Enjoyed your humourous twist as well. Real glad I read it and you are reading mine! Wonderful day to you!
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