Experiencing the Senses of Winter

Smells of winter:
 Wood burning in a fireplace
Chili cooking on a stove
Hot cocoa or mulled cider steaming in a mug
Fresh Christmas tree
Pumpkin bread baking in the oven

Sights of winter:
Snow piled high on the road sides
Icicles hanging from eaves and trees
Slush on sidewalks
Reflections of Christmas tree lights in windows
People rushing, seeking shelter and its warmth
Cars abandoned because of ice and snow storms
Birds clamoring at feeders
Scarves hiding frigid faces
Skis on top of cars heading for slopes
Wine goblets being toasted as the new year rings in
Confetti flittering down in Time Square greeting revelers on New Year’s Eve
People getting jumps for their dead batteries
Sleds racing down snow covered hills
Streetlights covered with holiday garlands
Snow blowers
Snowmobiles racing across fields
Footprints left by people and animals in
the snow
Boots trudging through snow drifts


Sounds of winter:
Whine of snowmobiles
Roar of snow blowers
Chug of snow plows
Crackling of fire in the fireplace
Teeth chattering in the cold                                         
Zipping of coats
Drone of a tow truck loading a vehicle to its hook
Carols being sung
Slurp of a warm liquid being drunk 


Touches of winter:
Scratchiness of a wool scarf on my neck
Heat from a fireplace
Tongue being scorched by a beverage 
Frigidness of ice
Smoothness of icicles
Squishiness of pumpkin bread in my mouth


Tastes of winter:
Tartness of mulled cider
Chocolaty sweetness of hot chocolate
Spiciness of chili
Saltiness of crackers munched in chili
Gooiness of cheese dripping from my soup spoon