Winter Play ’til Warmer Days

In the middle of our midwest winter days

We sampled outdoor and indoor play

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Since God gave us snow as a New Year’s gift

We strapped on skis and rode the lift

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In January, we joined a gym

So we could try pickleball, skate, walk and swim

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Down gentle slopes our snowboards sailed

As we fell, got up, wiped out, prevailed

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With a snowshoe class on a frigid day

We worked up a sweat through a woodland way

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In a snowy wonderland, it’s fun to play

But it’s also nice indoors to stay

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Where it’s cozy and warm and the coffee’s flowing

Where cold toes don’t sting and the wind isn’t blowing.

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So, I think we are ready to welcome spring,

To walk the trails, and hear the cardinals sing

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To rollerblade and bike and kayak and run

To relax in the shade and bask in the sun

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We might make another snowman before winter ends,

But we won’t be sad waiting for winter again.

© Lisa M Luciano 2023

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