As I lay in bed this morning with the pillow speaker under my pillow, I heard it was 18 degrees in NY and felt more like 10 degrees. Not good news to my ears. Got up, made my coffee, went downstairs to basement and put on heater and computer and here I am…writing what I feel. Have a good Friday everyone! OH…I learned a new word this morning: “varve.”
Winter’s Morning Inspiration by IleneOnWords
Some like the changing of the seasons
Yes, they do, for many varied reasons
Skating across a frozen lake
Or in the hearth a fire make
Building snowmen with their young
Tasting snowflakes on their tongue
Bundling up in colorful scarves
Extra clothing warn like varves
Admiring lavish window displays
And decorated homes with lights ablaze
I would prefer just seasons of three
And banish winter for eternity
But alas, I will fight the good fight
Forge ahead in the snow no matter the height
Enjoy the heat the new oil burner brings
And listen to the songs my heart doth sings.
Ilene On Words 
I like the line “Enjoy the heat the new oil burner brings.” I used to live in Connecticut and the oil burner was an important item. I remember getting a new burner and the feeling of warmth that spread through the house. Nice poem
Thank you. Glad we got the new oil burner a few months ago. Now praying that mom’s old one continues working!!!!