Winter Blues

Winter I am done with you! 

Done with ice, sleet, freezing rain, snow, bitter cold, dark and dreary days. 

I am done with dry skin, slipping on sidewalks, sliding in the parking lot, scraping ice off car windows. 

I am done with wrapping my scarf tighter, putting the gloves on, taking the gloves off.

I am done with grabbing more logs for the fire, turning the thermostat up again, reaching for a fresh mug of hot coffee.

I know that most of you have had a much harsher Winter than I have had in Kentucky and Tennessee.

I know here the bitter cold cannot compare to that of the northern States, not to mention the Canadian Provinces. 

So forgive me for being done, but I simply can't take any more.

This week we had an inch of ice, the following day an inch of snow.

The following day the temperature dropped to sub zero whilst we attempted to dig out our lives. 

Then yesterday snow, sleet and freezing rain fell all within one evening's time. 

Today it is raining. A rain that brings icicles crashing to the ground.

A rain that makes for a dark and dreary Winter's day.

A rain that just will not stop and no doubt will bring with it flooding. 

One would expect on such a day to find Noah guiding the animals to the Ark 'two by two.'

I long for sunny days, bright blue skies and fluffy white clouds that slowly move across the sky.

I long for warm breezes that brush against my cheek and turns my frown into a smile.

I long for flowers in every shape, size and configuration on every walk, stroll or hike.

I long for Spring. 

And while I am longing for Winter to be done, I ask, are you with me? ENJOY!