Cooler Than Yesterday

By luigi_pagano

Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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It's cooler than yesterday,
the meteorologist tells me.
Who are you kidding, lady?
it is midday and it's minus 3.

Perhaps it's my imagination
but the sun's shining bright
and although I'm freezing,
it is a reassuring sight.

The temperature may still
increase in the afternoon.
Yet I know from experience
I must not speak too soon.

If the wind changes course
it could bring an icy blast
much more severe than this:
it's happened in the past.

A cold precipitation could
bring about snow or sleet
a daunting prospect that
not every one will greet.

There is one thing though
that we have to remember,
conditions aren't unusual
for the month of November.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2023

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Comments

Submitted by Turlough on

I'm always thankful that brain surgeons and airline pilots carry out their work with a greater degree of precision than weather forecasters.

A good poem Luigi. Keep warm... stay cool.

Turlough

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Turlough, I have no problem with keeping cool but getting warm in sub-zero temperatures is more of a challenge. smiley

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

great rhythm and rhyme to this icy poem.

I have to say that I love this weather, especially now I'm retired, it gives me that get up and go feeling. I'm able to do housework without sweating with the heat. 

Going out for walks is a pleasure too, with my woolen hat and thick gloves, being wrapped up warm, I find walking invigorating. Then it's nice to come home to a hot drink and cozy up.

Thanks for sharing this poem about my favourite time of the year...but I do feel sorry for those that don't like this weather, or have to get up early for work, then it would definitely be brrrr! wink

Jenny. xx

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hello Jenny, brrr is the operative word for me; I much prefer the warm weather. It isn't so much the cold that worries me; one can always wrap up. It is the hazardous conditions such as icy roads that sub-zero temperatures bring.that are not coducive to brisk walks.

Luigi xx