I was born in a snowstorm the worst ever known
Six foot snowdrifts surrounded my home.
So it’s no surprise my aversion to the cold
I was a delicate child…or so I was told.
I wasn’t always like this, in my teens it was the norm
For jiving and courting, was the way to keep warm.
Out comes the thermals white black and beige
Even the long-johns show off my age.
Why couldn’t my parents when married and lain
Have lived somewhere hot, like Bermuda or Spain.
In truth I should hibernate, make a nest and keep warm
Oh why in a snowstorm did I have to be born?
But now I have a strategy and one I use year round
It gives me warmth and pleasure…a feeling most profound.
At night I feel no cold, and stretch and smile and thank it
It’s wonderful and cosy; is my trusty electric blanket!
© 2024 Lillian Bradbury
“Winter” is a delightful poem that captures the essence of a person’s lifelong relationship with the coldest season. The author, born during a fierce snowstorm, humorously recounts their aversion to cold weather. From youthful days of jiving to keep warm, to the present-day reliance on thermals and long-johns, the poem paints a vivid picture of adapting to winter’s chill. With a touch of whimsy, the narrator wonders why their parents couldn’t have chosen a warmer place to live, like Bermuda or Spain. The poem concludes with a clever twist, revealing the narrator’s ultimate strategy for combating the cold: a trusty electric blanket that brings warmth and pleasure on chilly nights.
This charming poem is part of Lillian Bradbury’s collection, “Welcome to my World.” Bradbury, a talented wordsmith from Pickering, North Yorkshire, brings a wealth of life experience to her writing. Her keen observations and witty reflections on everyday life shine through in this anthology. If you’ve enjoyed this taste of Bradbury’s work, why not explore more of her delightful stories and poems? Her book offers a warm invitation into a world of relatable experiences, humorous anecdotes, and heartfelt moments that are sure to resonate with readers of all ages.
