The beautiful natural floor or
The forest is now white with
Snow. Lake effect snow. As a
Twelve-year-old paperboy, I
Did not like snow of any kind
As it added too much to my
Being as an excellent carrier.
I remember walking in snow
Up to my waste just to get the
Paper to the mailbox. The good
Part of having snow was that
It had to be shoveled and having
The customers locked in, it
Became a source of extra income
Which helped pay household bills.
The white powder is beautiful as
It lights upon evergreen branches
And it teaches you that you can
Not have it both ways. One day
Closer to spring and good for
Those who are sentimental about
Having snow for Christmas and
While you are sweating from the
Removal workout they are fawning
About how lovely it is. Eventually
The snow melts and all is good.
Stanski
December 18, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 