The wind today was dangerous
Over the north and south

Britain is a weather victim
Abused by the blustery skies

The treacherous rains and storms
Mostly damaged the south

The weather brought a barometer of change
I am going on about it as usual

Frost has dominated the weather
Snow and ice at the end of our tether
Beautiful blue skies with an icy ring
Migrating birds do not sing

The frost looks like diamonds
On the windows where it has stuck
Ice is on the pavements
And walking without falling now depends on luck

Christmas came along and went
After all our money was spent
Then the change in weather came
Frost and rain, all the same

January sales start
Searching new clothes to look smart
Spending more of our savings
To grab a bargain

The aftermath is harder
Affecting even in our larder
The weather is colder
We're soon one year older

Another great event in Windermere,
Really has improved the atmosphere,
Beer tents in  the main road
Food and trinkets amongst the load,

People lining the street, eating
Drinking and enjoying the fun,
All this jolification in the absence of the sun
The moon and the stars being light

The delicious smell of food
Brought more gaity to the public mood,
Happy to be out and enjoying,
The mulled wine with food.

What a lovely sight it was last night
To see the village lit up bright
Thousands of people walked the roads
With Santa and his heavy load

The air was filled with happy sounds
From this very joyful crowd
The hot dog vendors were all paid
In the park the fireworks were displayed

The fireworks rang loud and clear
Everywhere was full of Xmas cheer
In Windermere village ending another year
And welcoming Father Christmas

I have no presents
On my tree
Or tree lights
No tinsel
That's because
It's still in it's box
Waiting to be
Unwrapped

A seven-hour stretch
Over 300 miles
Of motorway
Across country
It was a tough trip

The temperature dropped
As the bright blue sky
Changed to a gorgeous cascade of pinks
It was breathtaking
And made me think
We do not experience these scenes
In our everyday life
It was for the traveller's eye