Calm Before the Storm

Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid. ~ Homer

Fog has rolled in

preparations made

what will come

 

Grey cloudy skies

birds hidden in cedars

intermittent chirping

 

Provisions at hand

crank radio dusted off

will the lights flicker out

 

High winds in the forecast

mixed with more snow

when will winter end

~  

Blowing Snow Advisory for Southern Ontario

 

Poor visibility in local blowing snow this afternoon through tonight. 

Flurries and strong westerly winds with gusts of 70 to 100 km/h are expected following the passage of a sharp cold front

 today. Any fresh snow will be whipped up by the winds creating near whiteout conditions at times in blowing snow.

 

Conditions will slowly improve early Monday morning as winds begin to diminish.

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

When you wrote your well-crafted poem, I was down here in California whining severely becuz we had a whole month of "low temps" (degree or two above freezing) & I'm such a wimp! I get a sense from your poem that, even tho storms can be fierce up there, anticipation is kinda exciting! I love storms, but not the kind you guys get! Love your delicate framing of this winter scene, which somewhat contrasts with what's coming up (according to weather report included) Fondly, Margie

[Onlyme]

Caccooning oneself getting ready for the bitter snow storm coming your way. Might epic poem MCS that really makes you picture how you are feeling and seeing in amidst this wicked storm.

[MCS]

Hello Dawn, thank you for reading. This storm has been building all day, well its here now and its hitting Toronto with all its got.