SOFT SNOW, PRETTY SNOW

SOFT SNOW, PRETTY SNOW

By Roger A. Davis


Four inches of snow gently came down
Polls said, half smile; others, a frown
Forecast: “Uh-oh,
It's going to blow!”

Schools to close
Children in delightful throes
Parents, another theme
Daycare is not open; scream

Mom, Dad, ''Find my warm stuff''
Who needs gloves?  I'm tough
Mittens, warm socks and a hat
Mom, my sled, where's it at?

Children, go to the restroom right now
Mom, relax, don't have a cow
Father, remember it’s a snow day
No homework; let them play

Pretty snow will soon be packed
Followed by a snowball attack
Soft snow no more
Bombs for Scrooge's door

A coming blizzard is the case
Removal services will lose the race
Highway closings, winter storm warning
Power outages and needs of warming

Family from the normal is excused
This free day isn't to be abused
No takeout, but a homemade meal
Plus candles, to give it a festive feel

Soft snow, pretty snow is now deep
Everyone is snuggled down to sleep
Neighborhood snowmen will soon weep
Yet the white memories we will keep