Winter
by Melissa Minners
Some think of winter as a bleak and dreary time
They point out the long nights and bitter cold days
The chill that saps every ounce of energy they have
Winter depresses them in so many ways
I’m not the greatest fan of winter
To say that I was would be untrue
But I can see why there are some who love winter
In this most dreaded of seasons I can see virtue
Though I grumble about the bitter cold
And I long for the summer sun’s glow
I still can find a beauty in this season
A beauty that I wish everyone could know
Like the beauty in newly fallen snow
Covering the world in a blanket of white
Pure in nature, clean in essence
Making what was once dreary, beautiful and bright
And the holidays celebrated in winter
There’s a magical feeling in the air
Bringing with it love, joy and laughter
A sense of wonder is found everywhere
None can resist an act of kindness
And all are filled with festive cheer
A peaceful feeling settles upon us
One we wish could last all year
There is so much beauty in this season
In this poem I could not describe it all
Just look around you and take notice
When you see that first flake fall
Instead of grumbling in anger
At the snow falling from above
Before the shoveling begins
Take time to snuggle with someone you love
And while you share their warmth observe
As the flakes settle to the ground
The peace, the love, the magic of winter
A season whose merit has finally been found.
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