Old Man Winter

A cold winter is making its way

And it's about time

The cold wind blows through my hair

And sends chills up my spine,

I love this weather

Because where I hail from

Old man winter rarely comes,

So it's a pleasure

To have him around

He's been quite a treasure,

The mild winters we have seen

Means trouble for us in the summer

The Gulf of Mexico

Does not get cold enough

And stronger hurricanes form

And they pack a force so mean,

So send blessings our way

That during this winter

We will have more cold days

Because if not the Gulf waters

Do not get cold enough

And our summer season

Could pack a punch

Every year possibly

Worse than what we've already seen.

Author's Note

Survived Hurricane Rita in 2005!

Reviews

[beautiful dreamer]

nicely done tarry love it

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you very much :)

[A Soap Mess Stories]

These storms are so tragic...but worth it when we survive them...I love snow as long as I don't have to drive in it... ; )

[Tarry Franck]

Can't blame you there. & Yes the storms are

[Rufus "Mr Blaque" Lacy,..]

I understand your direction, but when you start writing about the hurricanes it loses me. Also, line 14 has a typo "cold enough" instead of "could enough". Nicely done

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you and correction is made - thanks for pointing that out to me ;)

[Holly Mason]

This is my first winter our first season change...I love it the imagery the beauty but dang I miss the gulf....thank you for inspiring memories
very vivid lovely write
thank you for sharing

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you - Where near the Gulf did you live, if you don't mind me asking?!!!

[Holly Mason]

East Coast Florida actually it just all intertwined so much lived there 37years now I am making snow angels for the first time but oh my heart yearns

[Tarry Franck]

For some reason I knew you were going to say Florida :) Wow 37 years and then moving to snow had to be a shock to your system. Wishing you all the luck at getting used to it soon dear :)

[Holly Mason]

already pretty used to it the seasons were amazing...however so was my creek*)

[Tarry Franck]

I would love to be able to actually see the seasons change.

[Holly Mason]

it has been amazing

[Tarry Franck]

I can only imagine - Autumn is my favorite time of year. Would love to see that in person. Would be hard for me to come back home.

[Coyote Poetry]

The weather control our world. People don't know. Warmer Winters are not a good thing. I like your thoughts and information. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you Coyote

[Frieda P]

As much as I abhor winter right about now, this is a tremendous read. I can't imagine having lived through Rita. Although I've only seen pictures, after bragging about N'awlins since forever, my son took a trip there after the catastrophe and he couldn't believe the devastation. Bravo for bringing this one to light.

[Tarry Franck]

I went to New Orleans after we were able to since Rita hit us and it just broke my heart...I cried. Of course the devastation here was bad, especially where my family was from, Cameron, Louisiana. There homes were wiped off the map. Lost everything but it pissed me off bec/the news didn't tell the world about that. I stayed for Rita and survived 3 trees on top of my home, water in both bedrooms, lost everything we owned, and I was by myself with my two dogs. Was hoping the eye of the storm would come over to give me a break at least...it never did. For hours I stayed in the hallway because I could hear shingles flying off the roof and parts of trailers next to me hitting the house. They clocked the winds in my area at 120 mph. I actually felt my home come off the bricks and move. I thought I was a goner. Like Dorothy except no longer in Louisiana anymore is what I thought. For 8 or more hours I went through this. It was the most horrible and scary thing I believe I've been through as far as bad weather goes. And I love bad weather but a hurricane - totally different. I've been through more than Rita but she was a force to be reckoned with.

[char]

This is awesome. I feel your love for winter! I, for one, love the sand more. I live in the beautiful desert, and would rather roll in sand than the snow. I like this regardless. :)

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you Anna

[quinfinn]

this is a terrific write and i love it. however, i have no love for the cold of winter and wish i lived in a tropical zone. BRRRR! it is so cold outside right now! you should be grateful for the mild winters where you are.....

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you - glad you really liked it. Need me to send you some extra electric blankets to keep you warm? lol

[Lover Of Words]

SO did I! LOL.... This is so good, You can write a poem on anything and make it amazing!!!

You are amazing

one mistake though Could should be cold :) Lovely piece!

I see everyday who i got my writing ablility from YOU!!! wow WOW WOW

[Tarry Franck]

WOW - Uh I'm blown away with this review - I can't thank you enough. You made the poem more amazing by just this compliment. Thank sweetie :)

[Lover Of Words]

LOL you are very welcome You are truely the most amazing person