No-Snow Snow Day

They predicted Snowmageddon

so we got some milk and bread

the totals would be epic ~

that’s what all the news guys said

 

I found my trusty shovel

and some rock salt for the path

ready to do battle

with old Mother Nature’s wrath

 

So sure of winter’s wild storm

they even closed the schools ~

that’ll teach us trusting souls

to listen to those fools!

 

(I know the news teams need to make

 each story into dramas,

and I really should be glad to spend

the day in my pajamas!) 

Author's Note

The weather reporters were saying 9 inches at the least for Philly - all told, we got about an inch and a half...

Reviews

[Marie]

I've been through this myself. They confidently predict hurricanes for my area; we batten down, buy up--and nothing happens. San a=Antonio is too far from the gulf for a hurricane, a tornado, or even a particularly bad tropical storm.

Of course, this city closes down at the first sight of snow.

[Rita L. Sev]

We should be so used to snow by now... but they need to make headlines (and the stores love the panic, I'm sure...)

[Lydia Shutter]

It is typical....when a hurricane is thousands of miles from South Florida, the meteorologists are salivating and scaring the bejeebers out of everyone. That is what happened with this Juno blizzard. However, it is nice to have an extra day to laze around, isn't it? Very cute write. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

I shouldn't complain, really! I have got to stop trusting the weather reports! Thanks, Lydi!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Just watching it on TV this morning, someone commented saying "More like blah-storm"

I think back to when I lived there and they closed school for a dusting of flakes on the ground.
When I was a kid in Idaho you need at least 2 feet for them to close up.

[Rita L. Sev]

Growing up, we rarely got snow days... now it's fear of lawsuits...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh I know, that is why they don't have monkey bars anymore.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but it was an exciting inch and a half eh?
cause it made for "pajama day"!

[Rita L. Sev]

I just hate to waste a day, when we still have to get through February... :)

[Eccentric Soul]

I was prepared to wake up to tons of snow, though I'm just happy I got off from school.

[Rita L. Sev]

I'm sure you were! I had a pretty relaxing day, too, so no complaints!

[~]

:) That is why I love living in SoCal. Be safe!

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol - I really don't mind the snow - we are used to winter around here. I just wish they would get the predictions right! Thanks, Moonskittles!

[Sami Khalil]

SO MUCH TRUTH AND i LOVE THE HUMOR AND SARCASM IN THIS WONDERFUL POEM. I hope you all be safe...Excellent...:)....................

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Sami! After all the hype on the news, it's hard not to be a bit sarcastic!

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. It happens a lot. A lot of businesses benefit too. Fear is a good tactic they use in many ways. You are welcome...:).......

[Matching Socks]

I wish I had a no snow - snow day!
Fun and funny Rita! :)
It may still come! Who knows!

[Rita L. Sev]

Oh, I know not to get too used to this - we still have to get through February! :)

[icelandicblue]

Ha, they were right on target with Boston. We've got 3 ft of snow! All I can say is lucky you. ; )

[Rita L. Sev]

I know you got slammed - we have family in Massachusetts and Vermont. It was just SO hyped here, and ... nothing! Stay warm and safe, Blue!

[willweb]

In my next life I want to be a weatherman, where esle can you get paid for being wrong? This was fun Rita and yes...be thankful for that day in your PJs. Wish I had one. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Will - I really can't complain! And I know my students were happy...