Hibernation

In winter, it’s fine if you hibernate;
In fact, pretty much, it’s expected.
You can stay in all day and you’ll feel quite all right;
You are cozy and nicely protected.

Animals do it instinctively;
They do not need any instruction.
But for humans, the playing field’s not the same,
So we fight our home’s tempting seduction.

When it’s freezing or snowing it seems okay
To cocoon yourself in your own space;
But as soon as the sun shines and it warms up,
Staying home is a total disgrace.

Though your windows are coated with dirt and grime,
The sun’s rays peek inside and they beckon;
The date’s no excuse – you must rouse yourself
And venture outdoors, if you reckon.

As springtime draws near this occurs more and more,
And staying inside’s not accepted;
You can’t justify lounging home all the day –
Your excuses will be intercepted.

So you sigh and you dress and admit your defeat.
Like the bears, you crawl out from your den;
And, once more, join the world ‘til the seasons change
And you can hibernate once again.