Early Winter Blues

I thought

Hallowe'en was over

Last night.

 

As I awoke

To the frightening sight

Of wet snow falling

Outside my apartment

This morning.

 

Someone wanting

To play a nasty trick

With this volatile weather

Of the past week.

 

Forcing me

To dig through the closet

Looking for my winter gear

Put away last spring.

 

A lot sooner

Than I wanted

This month.

 

Trying to avoid

An early start

To this year's

Cold/flu season.

 

In the vain hope

Of avoiding

The doctor's office

Filled with sick people.

 

Seeking the treat

Of the magical elixir

To cure their illnesses.

 

While

I quiver

In outright fright

At this horror filled

Prospect.

 

Wanting to hibernate

Until the spring flowers

Cover the land

In their glorious blooms.

 

Knowing

Another winter season

Is over

Once more.