No Hurry For a Flurry

By luigi_pagano

Mon, 29 Nov 2021
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We had a snowfall yesterday.
I wasn't expecting it so soon.
There are exceptions of course;
I remember one year, in Essex,
we had a few snowflakes in June.

Normally, Christmas is the time
when the white stuff may come
although there is no guarantee
and we can bet on the outcome.

Too cold, say people in the know
for a downfall to happen at all;
can it ever be too cold to snow?
Yes, but it might be a close call,

I don't like the cold season much,
whenever it arrives is too soon,
yet I must endure the discomfort,
adapt to the climate and attune.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2021 

 

 

 

Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Nature
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by airyfairy on

We had a snowfall as well - it didn't look like much, but the children in the house opposite me managed to gather up enough for a very small snowman! 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It looked as if it was here to stay but today the thaw started. We'll keep a watchful eye

Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

we too had a snowfall last Friday night going through to Saturday morning with very thick flakes blowing in from the north. I too thought it would hang around, but it all disappeared by about 10 am. You convey the weather perfectly in this poem. I also can't understand when people say it's too cold to snow...it doesn't make sense, especially when you think of the Arctic conditions.

Enjoyed reading.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Good morning Jenny.
Today we are back to the traditional dull and wet weather with no remnants of snow, the only consolation being a milder temperature. Although the snow can create picturesque images it can be inconvenient too.  I am thinking of that pub in the Yorkshire Dales where the people inside were trapped for three days because of weather conditions due to heavy snowfall. Luckily the British bulldog spirit emerged and they were able to make the most of the situation by entertaining themselves.
On the question of whether it is too cold to snow, I found this: 

Is too cold to snow a myth?
Meteorologist David Neil says it's just not true that it can be too cold to snow. "The colder the temperature, it reduces the ability for the air to hold water vapour," said Neil. "But the air still does have the capacity to be able to hold moisture, so it is a myth." 23 Jan 2017

I thank you for your loyal following of my work and for your always perceptive comments.

Luigi xx