Mittens, scarves and hats

Winter is here at last!

These items ward off the cold

They keep you warm I'm told

But do I really

 
Eyes twinkling with anticipation;
snow is falling on the ground.
Excitement builds in young children
as hats, mittens,

Time for the mittens the scarves and the hat

even boots and a snowsuit

might be included in that

you’re going outside

Blowing snow in the old school yard
Is all the snowman sees.
Empty tracks where kids once played
Fill with snow beneath the

The white whistling snow,
the end of the Year,
the cold of our dear winters past...
and the fun times are finally here.

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