Winter for Us

For some, winter weather means shoveling,

or defines rifle season as done;

for some it means cold

and their bones feel old

and they long for the warmth of the sun.

But for us, winter weather means skiing,

it inspires every hill needs a sled,

it means we can take

our ice skates to the lake

and wear extra thick blankets in bed.

For some, winter solstice is gloomy,

so dark and depressingly brown;

the Dairy Queen closes,

and blowing of noses

stirs business for doctors in town.

But for us, solstice brings celebration,

and a lovely new year on the wing;

dormant trees shun the cold

as they carefully hold

in their bossoms the lifeline of spring!

~ae