Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Waiting for Spring

Looking out the window at winter
thinking why are you so cold
why could it not be like last year
warmer and easy to get around
this year kept a lot housebound
with freezing rain then snow
making roads and sidewalks
a slippery skating rink
the cold sank into every bone
skin froze in a few moments
it was twice as cold as a fridge
so you ran in and out of buildings
hoping the car would not fail
nothing shuts down in this weather
except for highways due to icy conditions
or due to stormy conditions
the snow piled up on roof tops
and on the roads making them narrow
because there is nowhere to put the snow
our  only hope is for no more snow
and want the warmth of the sun
as we wait patiently for a early spring melt.

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Anne-Lise Andresen February 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM - Frozen ice is much worse than snow ... even with spikes it is dangerous to move outdoors ... I hate it - We have been snow-free for a few weeks now ... but, this afternoon new snow fell ... winter is far from over :) - I long for spring like you, Phyllis :) - hugs Phyllis Babcock February 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM Thanks for your comment on this poem and the cold weather feeling. Yes it was hitting some very low temperatures. Brrr. love phyl

CayCay Godwin February 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM You paint a gloomy, cold and unfriendly environment. Just as you intended and, I suspect, are living with. I felt it and know Spring will come rescue you, SOON ... CayCay Phyllis Babcock February 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM Yes it has been exceptionally cold in our area here in Sask. I await spring.Thanks for your comment. love phyl

Stephan McBride February 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM Groundhog said spring coming early but who knows what the weather was that day, 70 one week then in the 20's a few days later: ) love your poem and all the encouragement throughout many years : ) Phyllis Babcock February 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM I hope the groundhog is right and that spring will come early this year. Thanks for commenting and thanks also for the comments throughout the years. Hard to believe how long I have been here. love phyl

Paula Goldsmith February 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I love springtime. It will be here very soon. Stay Warm... Have a blessed day writing away................ Phyllis Babcock February 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM Thanks for your comment Paula. I love spring and the return of warmth. God bless. love phyl

Darlene De Beaulieu February 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM Hello Phyllis, At first we did not get much snow. Now we have plenty of snow. It snowed toda, and tomorrow it will do it again. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu February 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM Hello Phyllis, You are welcome. Winter is long here to.It is cold here but not bitter. Thank you . I hope you do as well. Love, /Darlene/ Phyllis Babcock February 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM Thanks Darlene for your comment. Winter seems long this year and guess I am kind of complaining about this bitter cold. Hope you do not get to much snow. Have a great day. love phyl

Kim Rodrigues February 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM I feel your angst and your yearning for those warm days of Spring. I look forward to all season. We always seem ready for the next. I tire of the insects in the Spring and Summer, but then I want to ditch the cold. Still using blankets but we had a few days where a sheet sufficed. Phyllis Babcock February 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM Thanks for your comment Kim. Still need warm blankets and weather is still cold. Have a wonderful day. love phyl