Okay dude, jokes over. Where are you? We invited you to visit, and you never showed. You just left us hanging and even you, as icy as you can be, have to admit that that's pretty rude. Now Spring has shown up all early and is pushing herself on us (you know how she can be, in like a lion) and you just know that she's going to overstay her welcome, forcing Summer to come late and leave early because it's well known that Summers a pushover and nobody wants to piss Autumn off. Man, you've thrown everything out of whack.
We prepared ourselves for you; laid the table if you will. Some changed their tires, others picked moth balls from wool sweaters, while others still (myself included) dusted off and waxed skis and boards in anticipation of the copious amounts of snow you were supposed to throw on the mountains.
There were signs. Whispers of your supposed arrival. You teased us with icy fingers in the mornings and even put frost on our breath for a few days. There was snow in autumn, forcing the mountains to open early. It was going to be a good one. But then we blinked, and winter was all but a dream and now girls are wearing skirts and the cherry blossoms are confused.
(crocuses in February, Winter? Not funny!)
Winter, I know sometimes you don't always feel welcome. Some people complain about the cold shoulder and your more than often icy attitude. I will admit, you can be a bit hauty, but I've never had a problem with you.These complainers are the people who are hard to please; the ones who are never happy. Please don't let them discourage you.
I miss you, Winter. I miss icy mornings and the muffling effect of the snow, making everything so peaceful.I miss big sweaters and wool hats and mittens. I even miss cold fingers. Some people say I'm crazy, Winter. Some wonder how I could love someone like you. Sometimes I think even you wonder how anyone could love someone so apathetic. But, what can I say, Winter, you move me. You move me in a way that only you and Summer can and also maybe that special someone.
So, Winter, next time you decide that you're not going to show up, maybe give us the ol' heads up? I think a mandatory RSVP is in order from now on so we know what to expect. Because, my long lost friend, when you don't show up, it turns my whole world upside down. I've lived somewhere where you never go, and, it was no fun. I don't want to have to move again. I don't want to chase you. Who wants to be in a one sided relationship anyway?
Well, Winter, I hope you're safe and having fun wherever you are. Maybe you and summer are spending a much needed vacation together. I know you rarely get to visit. Have some laughs, a few drinks, but please, whatever you do, Winter, DO NOT hold her up because if Summer also does not show up for her annual visit, I will be FURIOUS.
Much love,
Always your's,
Mikhaila XO
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