© 2013 J Oscar Bittinger

On day before the snow fell
Strung up Holiday lights
Took seats and chains
Off the old swing set
Oiled and hung up the bikes
On the day before, the day before
The day before the snow fell

On the day before the snow fell
Raked up the last of the leaves
Hung storm windows
Caulked all the cracks
While branches clacked in the trees
On the day before, the day before
The day before the snow fell

Pale sun was warm
But the breeze blew cold
Moving in slowly
Heavy and old
Wool blanket clouds
Covered the sky
Winter was coming
And Christmas was nigh

On day before the snow fell
Said goodbye to the grass until spring
Shovels and scarpers 
Stood at the ready
Throws and comforters
Spread on the bedding
Waiting for the hills
To be covered for sledding
The day before, the day before
The day before the snow fell

2010: Nov-25, Dec-4 | 2013: Jan-3, Nov-28, Dec-4