Praise For Winter Days

The snow reminds me a little of the sea; so many shades and textures!

With white-laced frills

And ice-glazed chills

And landscapes silver-starred

With buildings tucked

In clouds soft-shucked

Just like an old postcard

With mug ‘o hot

And hug from tot

Swaddled in winter clothes

Where all our skin

Is bundled in

Save eyes, pink cheeks and nose

With crackling log

And sparkling bog

And plup-blup-porridge-poem

With luxury

Of family

All happy to be home

With polished brooks

And bookish nooks

And vistas, clean and grand

We raise our praise

For winter days

And winter’s wonderland

© Janet Martin