The Winter Duo (Poetry)

Every December

The air temperature plummets to where liquid water solidifies

Followed by snowflakes with the movements of falling autumn leaves

My extremities feel numb though submerged in thick clothing

The roads have transformed to narrow ice skating rinks

Seasonal depression dampens my free spirited mind due to minimal sunlight

The cold, grayscale environment has limited my avenues of escape

The closest tropical haven is over one thousand miles away

A single antidote remains in my possession

The will to escape the massive snowdrifts at any cost

Arriving in the land of eternal summers and populated beaches

The warm beach sand on my bare feet

The image of surf overwhelming those closer to the ocean

Sunshine able to tan my fair skin in a matter of days

This millennial chooses to rebel against the dominant subculture mentality

Where the people usually remain in their respective hometown

The local population less than or equal to 5,000

Dozens of mile from the nearest urban center of their region

A diverse world exists beyond the frozen lakes and rivers

The snow-covered roads impassable to all traffic

Once I achieve financial sustainability

This northern country boy shall leave his remote locale

Until this planned endeavor occurs

I will resist the cold weather months

Between December and March

Through 23 winters in the northern hemisphere

I have developed this piece of wisdom for the greenhorns:

Expect colder temperatures subsequent a blizzard and vice versa

These two villains are partners in crime

They rarely work alone

If my advice fails you

Please think warm until the arrival of spring

Study the snowflakes for there geometric shapes

Whatever activities you fancy

Fulfill your goals created long ago

Escape these wintry foes that always collaborate more often than not

Before the snowdrifts return next December

Thank you for reading and have yourself a wonderful day!