Salty spray ever dripping, the months of winter merge Black tarmac usually so robust, Pressured by evil winds of middle earth Boring similarity where days glide by Watched with pale faces in despair Wet weather conditions fail the promise of new life Flooding events, desperate for relief wash over Where bright, white snow might be welcome Yet, still the greasy mud clogs our footpaths Making any sort of walking a physical impracticality The greyness clouding our windows Encourages little incentive to explore outside Spring flowers resting within their bud in the cold earth Reluctant and selfish to break through sodden mud Before they come and surprise us with welcome colour Giving respite within this desperate monochrome landscape.