The rain maybe prevalent

The wind may howl

The cold steadily intensified

Trees mostly bare

Most days you ask where is the sun?

But inside

Is the warmth

Tea, cocoa, cider and coffee all at ready

Soups and stews sidelined with crackers and bread

Hearty meat is roasted rather than grilled and served to perfection

Beds piled with coats

And people relating scores of their teams

But one thing doesn’t change

Whether inside or outside

You have your family and friends

To explain what just happened

-Jennie Nawrocki