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Winter Came Early

Winter Came Early

Winter came early in a blast of flurries,
Cold like the dickens, but we were tingling,
Giddy with joy and eager to get going,
To kick up our heels in the newly fallen snow.

Mum bundled us up with kisses and hugs
(Cute to see but hard to run).
While snowflakes kept falling,
We kept squirming (all bright-eyes and bushy tails),
Chattering impatiently as if we’d miss something.

Snow covered everything, and the forecast was dismal.
And Dad was out there, somewhere, between the banks,
Shovelling snow from the driveway for the automobile,
And us kids couldn’t care less.
“Hurry up!” to Mum, we said.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Sambourne Avatar
October 1, 2021 at 8:10 PM
I am enjoying your portfolio, Dennis. This Winter poem takes me back to youth when snow meant childlike play + snow drift disruption. A fine, enjoyable write! And given my Ukrainian grandparents (mother's side), I appreciate the Kurelek painting too. All the best, Brian
Spilchuk Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 11:05 AM
I sincerely appreciate your comment, and I'm glad you enjoy William Kurelek's painting. It's hard to believe, but back then, the city of Toronto was called "Toronto the good." Take care.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Hello Denis Splichuk, the children like the snow. They make snowmen and slides. some play hockey etc, while the grown ups shovel snow and clear the stairs. It is not fun for grown ups. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:37 AM
Hello Denis, you are welcome. Merry Christmas my friend.
Spilchuk Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Thanks for commenting and have a Merry Christmas.
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