Journal #22: Sledding Poem

In winter we get a snow day from school

Children go outside although it is cool

Their mothers watch at the window with care

 Little girls struggle to wrap up their hair

Children have trouble to get up the hill
Sometimes they slow down because of the chill
Some kids wake early to go out and sled,
while others are still asleep in their bed

The snow will fall down on top of your head,
but it's all worth it to go out and sled.
The brisk winter winds will turn your nose pink
And when you're all done you might need a drink

Teachers are mad 'cause they don't get to teach
Preachers are sad that they don't get to preach
Rich children can sled, but so can the poor
All you have to do is get out the door

People must sit down to lace up their boots
You better watch out for trees and their roots
When you come in, hang your coat on the hook
Grab a blanket and sit down with a book.

If your mom is nice, she'll make you a drink
Pour in the mix and stir it clink clink clink
Serve you hot chocolate and give you a wink
What you don't finish just pour down the sink