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Upstairs Downstairs

The snowflakes falling A wind is blowing It is a blizzard Hard to walk or drive Parking lots full of snow Hard to park a car Walking in deep snow Stairs filled with snow Difficult to walk up Or down stairs Steps need to be cleared After the blizzard storm

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John Read

Date: 2/18/2022 7:20:00 AM

We have high winds in London today,but still no sign of snow,enjoy your day Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/18/2022 12:46:00 PM

Hello John, we had a snowfall last night. They closed the schools. Because they said it would be a snow storm. Yet it turned out to be a regular snow fall. Give it time the snow will come. John. Enjoy your day my friend John.

Robert Gorelick

Date: 2/11/2022 11:27:00 AM

Smile, here comes the sun--keep warm Darlene!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/11/2022 4:26:00 PM

Hello Robert, oh-good to hear. I like the sunshine, Thank you I will keep wd.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 2/2/2022 7:21:00 AM

I know we can wax lyrical about snow but this piece is truthful about the impact a snow storm has on our daily lives, it creates all sorts of problems. Nicely considered…Delice

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/2/2022 10:55:00 AM

Hello Delice, we are having snow today and tomorrow. Which means i will shovel the deck I hope that the snow will not be heavy. Hugs.

Bill Baker

Date: 1/26/2022 11:26:00 PM

Sometime, snow is a lot of work. Need to be careful on stairs and walkways. Nice snow poem, Darlene. Hugs, Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/27/2022 10:30:00 AM

Hello Bill, Yes being careful on the steps is a must. Sometimes the balance is hard to control on stairs not cleared. Walkways are not so bad. Hugs.

Thomas Wells

Date: 1/22/2022 10:05:00 PM

You paint a very vivid picture. Walking up and down steps in winter can be treacherous. Well done, Darlene!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/23/2022 6:05:00 AM

Hello Thomas, yes to walk up or down stairs in winter outside is sometimes not easy. Thank you enjoy your

Valsa George

Date: 1/20/2022 8:25:00 PM

Indeed it is so hard for people to clear the snow piled on pavements and stairs ! You have drawn a realistic picture, Darlene...

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/21/2022 6:01:00 AM

Hello Valsa, yes it is hard for some people to shovel snowfrom their decks and steps. When the snow is havey they have a difficult time. Hugs.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/20/2022 8:27:00 AM

The snow is so beautiful coming down but a mess to clean up. It can be hard work. Walking in it is not much fun. You told a wonderful snow story. Have a blessed day........................

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/20/2022 10:28:00 AM

Hello Paula Goldsmith, Yes heavy snow is hard to clear. It makes shoveling snow slower. Walking in the deep snow is hard to get the balance you need to walk in the deep snow. Thank you. Hugs.

Paul Callus

Date: 1/15/2022 3:08:00 PM

Watching snow falling can be a lovely sight, Darlene, but when it comes to shovelling, it's a different story :) Have a nice weekend, my friend. // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/15/2022 3:25:00 PM

Hello Paul, watching the snow fall to the ground is relaxing to watch. Falling in different directions. yes shovel the snow is different. It tkaes long when it is heavy. A shorter time when it is lighter. Regards my friend, Darlene

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/11/2022 2:07:00 PM

Hope you have help!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/11/2022 3:35:00 PM

Hello Kim. it is not so bad. one step. Then a driveway. Hugs.

Susan Szoke

Date: 1/11/2022 1:11:00 AM

It seems a challenge to live with blizzard conditions. Your poem tells me the daily grind involved...it sounds like a huge challenge. My sympathies. However, a wonderful poem like this came out of that nasty blizzard. Bravo!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/11/2022 10:13:00 AM

Hello Susan Szoke, yes Susan blizzards are a challenge. Thank you. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/10/2022 4:16:00 AM

- Even though it's beautiful to look at ... snow, it makes everyday life difficult Darlene - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2022 10:32:00 AM

Hello Sunshine Smile, yes snow does make every day difficult. So does freezing rain. Hugs.

Karen Croft

Date: 1/10/2022 2:55:00 AM

oh yes i dread the snow. i would rather enjoy the rain by any means! thank you so much for your comments. Have a great morning. (My evening was filled with loading yogurt on 12 trailers- yeah me)!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2022 10:30:00 AM

Hello Karen I am like you I find it hard to walk in heavy snow. I do not mind the rain. It is freezing rain I dread it is too icy for walking. You loaded Yogurt on 12 trailers! Wow Karen! Hugs.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/9/2022 3:48:00 PM

I too don't like to go out until the storm is totally over, always afraid to slip and fall, I hope this will be a mild winter for us all, thank you for sharing dear Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2022 6:01:00 AM

Hello Mystic Rose, Rose, Yes I hope so to. Blessings my friend.

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/9/2022 3:18:00 PM

Hello, Darleen. Your poem was enjoyable to read. The image was fantastic. It was well-written. Hugs and Blessings ~ Debra

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2022 5:59:00 AM

Hello Debra Brown, thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs. Enjoy your day my friend.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/9/2022 9:29:00 AM

Yes have been doing a lot of shovelling this year. Have to watch those stairs as they are slippery. Nice description. love phyl

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 10:51:00 AM

Hello Phyllis, yes those stairs can be slippery. Be careful. Thank you. Hugs.

Dennis Spilchuk

Date: 1/9/2022 6:48:00 AM

Seasonal change, with their pros and cons. Enjoyable read. Take care.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 10:52:00 AM

Hello Denis, yes Denis seasons do change with their pros and cons. Thankyou for the lovely comment. enjoy your day my friend.

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/9/2022 5:51:00 AM

Well, living in Phoenix now, I do not see blizzards anymore -- but I remember them well from upstate New York...do not miss them. Well described my friend. Relived the chill and the slippery stairs -- ouch! Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 1/9/2022 2:37:00 PM

In a real cool winter, we may see a couple of flakes...I think I can recall only once in the last 30 years where I actually saw snow on the ground in Phoenix. And it was Christmas day of all things! What a treat! If I get on my rooftop, I can see snow on the mountains some 50 or so miles to my north.

Joe Dimino
Date: 1/9/2022 2:36:00 PM

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 10:55:00 AM

Hello Joe DiMino, yes stairs can be slippery they have to be salted. I guess yo u get no snow in Phoenix. I do not like the cold either. Enjoy your day my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/9/2022 5:51:00 AM

Hi Dear Darlene, sounds freezing, Hubby and I spent a few weeks in the wet cool Midlands of Kwazulu Natal, we even had a few cold days, and we were surrounded in mist for three quarters of our stay, and by the way, I lOVE snow. glad your Winter is mild so far. A very healthy, happy and surprise filled 2023 I wish you and your family. Blessings and hugs my friend, Jennifer

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 10:58:00 AM

Hello Jennifer, I wish you the best for the New Year. I can take your weather any day. Better than winter. We do not have too much snow here it keeps melting. Hugs.

Deb M

Date: 1/9/2022 4:38:00 AM

Lovely poem Darlene….hope the blizzard is not too bothersome to you….stay safe sweet Darlene! Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 5:39:00 AM

Hello Deb, the blixxard was last year. So far we are having a mild winter.Darlenex

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/9/2022 12:58:00 AM

Don't forget to wear your snow chains Darlene. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 5:37:00 AM

Hello Tom, my New year was off to a good start. I hope yours was to. Enjoy your day my friend.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/8/2022 6:33:00 PM

Sorry you are dealing with a blizzard. I especially like the choice of title. Stay warm dear poet and have a blessed weekend :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 5:36:00 AM

Hello P.S. Awtry, this was last year. This year it is light snow then it melts. My Christmas was green this time. Better than snow. Blessings my friend.

Marshall Iftekhar Ahmed

Date: 1/8/2022 2:54:00 PM

Painted a good blizzard scenario with an underlying advice. Nice. Thanks - Marshall

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2022 5:33:00 AM

Hello Marshall Iftekhar Ahmed, So nice to meet you. Where I live it is the winter season. Thank you for the lovely comment. Blessings my friend.