'You have not seen the first thing of
cold', she says
Colder.... Colder...., I exclaim
The trees have shed their leaves
The water frozen
The grass brittle
The landscape grey
How much colder..., I exclaim
The geese have moved south
The sparrows migrated
Squirrels have stopped rumaging
The chipmunks gone home
How much colder...., I exclaim
Clothes have been bought
Many layers added
Woollen and fleece
Scarves and caps
How much colder...., I exclaim
Can't feel my fingers
Not my toes
My ears feel brittle
Red is the colour of my nose
How much colder...., I exclaim
Eyes water
Nose leaks
Can't feel it happening
I have started freezing
How much colder..., I exclaim
Of the warm sunshine I dream
The waves lapping at my feet
The kiss of cool gentle breeze
The feel of wind through my clothes
How much colder...., I exclaim
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