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Waiting for Spring

Looking out the window at winter thinking why are you so cold why could it not be like last year warmer and easy to get around this year kept a lot housebound with freezing rain then snow making roads and sidewalks a slippery skating rink the cold sank into every bone skin froze in a few moments it was twice as cold as a fridge so you ran in and out of buildings hoping the car would not fail nothing shuts down in this weather except for highways due to icy conditions or due to stormy conditions the snow piled up on roof tops and on the roads making them narrow because there is nowhere to put the snow our only hope is for no more snow and want the warmth of the sun as we wait patiently for a early spring melt.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/14/2025 10:14:00 AM

- Frozen ice is much worse than snow ... even with spikes it is dangerous to move outdoors ... I hate it - We have been snow-free for a few weeks now ... but, this afternoon new snow fell ... winter is far from over :) - I long for spring like you, Phyllis :) - hugs

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 2/14/2025 1:28:00 PM

Thanks for your comment on this poem and the cold weather feeling. Yes it was hitting some very low temperatures. Brrr. love phyl

CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/13/2025 7:55:00 PM

You paint a gloomy, cold and unfriendly environment. Just as you intended and, I suspect, are living with. I felt it and know Spring will come rescue you, SOON ... CayCay

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 2/14/2025 1:29:00 PM

Yes it has been exceptionally cold in our area here in Sask. I await spring.Thanks for your comment. love phyl

Stephan McBride

Date: 2/13/2025 2:40:00 PM

Groundhog said spring coming early but who knows what the weather was that day, 70 one week then in the 20's a few days later: ) love your poem and all the encouragement throughout many years : )

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 2/14/2025 1:30:00 PM

I hope the groundhog is right and that spring will come early this year. Thanks for commenting and thanks also for the comments throughout the years. Hard to believe how long I have been here. love phyl

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/13/2025 1:01:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I love springtime. It will be here very soon. Stay Warm... Have a blessed day writing away................

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 2/14/2025 1:32:00 PM

Thanks for your comment Paula. I love spring and the return of warmth. God bless. love phyl

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/13/2025 9:51:00 AM

Hello Phyllis, At first we did not get much snow. Now we have plenty of snow. It snowed toda, and tomorrow it will do it again. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/14/2025 4:21:00 PM

Hello Phyllis, You are welcome. Winter is long here to.It is cold here but not bitter. Thank you . I hope you do as well. Love, /Darlene/

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 2/14/2025 1:34:00 PM

Thanks Darlene for your comment. Winter seems long this year and guess I am kind of complaining about this bitter cold. Hope you do not get to much snow. Have a great day. love phyl

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/13/2025 9:28:00 AM

I feel your angst and your yearning for those warm days of Spring. I look forward to all season. We always seem ready for the next. I tire of the insects in the Spring and Summer, but then I want to ditch the cold. Still using blankets but we had a few days where a sheet sufficed.

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 2/14/2025 1:40:00 PM

Thanks for your comment Kim. Still need warm blankets and weather is still cold. Have a wonderful day. love phyl