the winter willies

Except for a few unnamed neighbors people I know,

most folks around here

are getting just a tad sick and tired

of snow,

ice,

the forecast of another storm,

treacherous roads,

salty, grimy cars and

gritty garages.

In fact, I am getting the willies

over being cooped up inside

week

after week

after week.

Oh, I go outside

to shovel snow or

go to work or

walk the dog,

hoping I don't fall.

But it can't compare to

poking in the flowerbeds

planting and digging,

jumping on my bike or

eating my lunch in the summer sun.

Come  quickly, spring.

I'm weary of the winter willies.