February 19, 2025

The winds have been howling for days upon days it seems. We could say that it has been a tough month with the snow and ice and a chill that gets right down to the bones. Actually, February is just doing what it is supposed to do. It just can’t help acting like Winter. Let’s listen to what February has to say:

I never promised a rose garden or any damn thing
I never struck a vow that I could not bring
Ice, snow, sleet, frozen rain is in my DNA
Old Man Winter wouldn’t have it any other way

Don’t be surprised by my cold and callous tone
Or frightened by temps that chill you to the bone
Don’t hang your head in despair to avoid my grip
Or get discouraged by winds bearing a whip

I’m a slave to my own fancies and whim
Early morning: cloudy with sun light dim
Afternoon: sunshine with a temp of 10 degrees
Evening: frigid winds and an icy freeze

Don’t be alarmed. It is what winters must surely do
Just following the guidelines, nothing new
Poor feeble humans, I offer only one hopeful ray
This month of woes has only 28 days!
~OMW