Winter In New England

Long ago, in days of old I remember winter snow Fluffy or heavy coming down in every single New England town. Seems like it was ten feet deep Icy fingers and cold feet. School got further away dependent on how much snow that day. Building snowmen in the yard Hitching rides on passing cars. Playing outside till darkness came arriving earlier every day. The moonlight brought a colored hue more fallen snow to shovel through. Cups of cocoa warming inside hats and gloves on lines to dry. Snowball fights in the neighborhood Sliding down those hills was good. On your little bright red saucer before the slush turned it to water. Waking up each day to the radio, Schools closing due to snow Was the news that we longed to hear Sure made our sadness disappear! Yes, how we miss those winter days when our only purpose was to play But now that I have grown up About an inch of snow is just enough!