Sunny and warm

Sunny and warm Froze and chilled to the bone, sitting here shiverin’ alone Breathing a fog, I can barely see the numbers on my phone Waiting for the sun to shine, get back in touch and feeling fine Watch the snow fall from the trees, the icicles drop from the vine Winter settles in for a rest, not the time of year I love the best Aches and pains in my joints and I get heavy feeling in my chest I try to smile as I shovel the snow off of the walks I pay attention to the details as the weatherman talks Despite my feigned interest I’m only trying to exhibit decorum And just bide my time getting by till it’s sunny and warm Some people build snowmen, some carve ice castles and show them Me I would rather be in my slides and a pair of shorts out roamin’ Soaking in my hot tub playin’ the tunes, but this cold weather always ruins A bit too chilly to relax outside, this cold really puts a damper on my doin’s Put my feet up, get the heating pad, sometimes it ain’t easy being an old dad But let me see the mercury climb past 70, then I think I’ll finally be glad I try to smile as I shovel the snow off of the walks I pay attention to the details as the weatherman talks Despite my feigned interest just trying to exhibit some decorum And I’ll just bide my time getting by till it’s sunny and warm Tim Windisch 02/06/2023