By Linda Bergeron Freedman
Well the holidays have ended and things are put away
It’s way too cold outside for the children to play
The wind and the cold visits us again
Mr. Winter’s time is about to begin
Spending time with the other children inside
Doing puzzles or playing a game let’s hide
Hearing all the old stories as we were told
To youngsters’ ears the words will hold
No TV or cell not even a light
Due to the power failure in the middle of the night
Candles and matches and flash of light
Is seeing our pathway safely so bright
Get out the sweaters and light the fire
Watching the flames dance higher and higher
Wrapped up in the blanket feeling so warm
Being safe and dry and riding out the storm
Born and raised here, Linda Bergeron Freedman works as special aide at the Center for Living and Supportive Day Program. She loves her job there.