by Lila Afifi

It’s that time of year again
When snow-capped trees reach for the sky
Busy-goers cross the plain
And secret presents pile high
Snowball fights ensue rapidly
Snowmen and snow-angels are created by children
Ornaments cling to leaves steadfastly
Gifts seek hiding spots by the millions
While paper and ribbons race to the finish
Anything and everything all paid in gallions
As hungry stomachs continue to replenish
Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and Hannukah throughout
Mean, harsh words have been de-clawed of their talons
So appetites for gourmet food stall between the bout
Then comes New Years and time for joy
With plates and drinks to way us down
There are toys being played with by girls and boys
While the grand new puppy-dog waddles round and round
All these things come in the winter
And only stops when spring arrives
But for now beneath the bright white sky we’ll banter
And stall the green that soon will thrive
Winter is a jolly time for all
For shoppers and sellers and wishers and frogs
The wish-lists fulfilled just down the hall
But no one should ever like wearing red clogs
Just boots and sweaters with tea next to books
Look out the window there’ll be snow on the ground
With everything hidden in crannies and nooks
No one will care to look and just lounge
As winter is brought on, by snow on the falling down