First Snow

The weatherman predicted this;
They knew it was arriving.
It’s wonderful to wander in,
But not much fun for driving.

The flakes are fluttering in flight
Like monochrome confetti;
Because we had fair warning,
Most of us are stocked and ready.

I’ve had my walk, I’ve done my chores,
And now I’m home, all snug.
The whirling weather pulls me
To the window, like a drug.

The wind is whipping much more wildly
Than it was before.
According to the weatherman,
We should prepare for more.

So let it snow! I’m here inside,
All cozy, calm and warm.
This really is the place to be,
Protected from the storm.

Tomorrow we will have to deal
With shoveling and such;
But now I watch the swirling snow,
Enjoying it so much.