Fluffy Snow Friend or Foe

Admit it, we all welcome snow
First flurries cast a friendly glow
That smooth the edges of our world
A frozen patchwork quilt unfurled

Snowflakes kiss our smiling faces
Chopping wood for fireplaces
Because we know snow will deceive
A welcomed guest that just won’t leave

Wind-blown flurries accumulate
Roads whiten at a rapid rate
Cars collide on spinning tires
Bitter cold snaps brittle wires

Blizzard-whistling through the night
Crackling flames our only light
We pray the storm will finally end
Farewell to a foul-weather friend

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