wind-snow-cold by: franklin

How many stories have been told
Not once or twice but a thousand fold
About the wind, snow and cold

The week before colder weather was in the forecast
Today there are snow clouds and it is overcast
Soon there will be a winter storm-blast

Off in the distance snow covers mountain peaks
A sign that snow will appear within weeks
Then shelter and warmth everyone seeks

Snow starts to fall lightly
Covering roads and the ground slightly
Enduring squalls nightly

Since it is only around midweek
With no relief of snow to speak
Getting around takes a special technique

The weekend will bring lake front snow
People will bundle up like an eskimo
Keeping warm as the cold winds blow

Higher and higher snow piles rise
Inches to feet no big surprise
Going outside would not be wise

But a man took his dog outside
Knowing it could be suicide
Taking one step they went for a ride

Slipping and sliding down the driveway
The dog’s leash causing a foul play
As both go violently tumbling away

Laying on his back looking at the gray sky
Feeling as if he is going to die
Too petrified to even let out a cry

His faithful golden retriever Ace
Beside his master licking his face
Ready to play a game of chase

After taking an award winning dive
His body starting to revive
Very grateful to still be alive

Getting up groaning from his backside
Bruised body but mostly his pride
Trying to look unhurt and dignified

He and his faithful four legged friend Ace
Head back to their brightly lit place
Welcoming the warmth like a lover’s embrace

The snow, wind and cold intensified
Everyone in the area was horrified
The national weather service was mystified

After endless months of wind, snow and icy cold
Shining sun and warmth was here for all to behold
Everyone starts venturing out of their household

For spring has finally arrived!