C O M P L A I N T

The California sun is shining brightly-but it has no heat !
Winter has come and with it a cold wind, yes indeed.
Spoiled by the usual warmth one does feel neglected-
where there was no need for a sweater, many a one is detected.

Pleasant walks amid flowers for now are a thing of the past,
the so seldom turned on heat is now used, some warmth to cast.
While we are blessed not have to suffer from snow and ice-
to shiver when putting the nose outside: that's not very nice.

Housebound and moping about does not bring good cheer-
not much liking the boob-tube during the day-what to do, oh dear.
Of course there is the pleasure of a little poem to write,
but for most of the time there is no activity in near sight.

In truth much complaining does not help feeling blue and sorry-
to think of who does have to work outside is another worry.
The only consolation: you can boast of a nice, warm nest:
when you are old with a stove to hide behind-you are blessed !

Otto Ross, November 2010