The Winter Duo (Poetry)
Every December
The air temperature plummets to where liquid water solidifies
Followed by snowflakes with the movements of falling autumn leaves
My extremities feel numb though submerged in thick clothing
The roads have transformed to narrow ice skating rinks
Seasonal depression dampens my free spirited mind due to minimal sunlight
The cold, grayscale environment has limited my avenues of escape
The closest tropical haven is over one thousand miles away
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A single antidote remains in my possession
The will to escape the massive snowdrifts at any cost
Arriving in the land of eternal summers and populated beaches
The warm beach sand on my bare feet
The image of surf overwhelming those closer to the ocean
Sunshine able to tan my fair skin in a matter of days
This millennial chooses to rebel against the dominant subculture mentality
Where the people usually remain in their respective hometown
The local population less than or equal to 5,000
Dozens of mile from the nearest urban center of their region
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A diverse world exists beyond the frozen lakes and rivers
The snow-covered roads impassable to all traffic
Once I achieve financial sustainability
This northern country boy shall leave his remote locale
Until this planned endeavor occurs
I will resist the cold weather months
Between December and March
Through 23 winters in the northern hemisphere
I have developed this piece of wisdom for the greenhorns:
Expect colder temperatures subsequent a blizzard and vice versa
These two villains are partners in crime
They rarely work alone
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If my advice fails you
Please think warm until the arrival of spring
Study the snowflakes for there geometric shapes
Whatever activities you fancy
Fulfill your goals created long ago
Escape these wintry foes that always collaborate more often than not
Before the snowdrifts return next December
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Thank you for reading and have yourself a wonderful day!
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