I did a little rewrite of this loved carol to show how the UK is affected by bad weather even though it’s expected!
UK’s Bad Weather
In the bleak midwinter not a train will run
Motorways are carparks,it is no fun.
Snow is falling, snow on snow
But we are never ready you know.
The is gas running short as is electricity
The whole country grinds to a halt when we hit minus C.
I’ve not seen any gritters with their flashing light
Icy rains now falling it will freeze again tonight.
In the bleak midwinter eastern winds do blow
We all need to check our old folks, care for them to show.
Sadly we are never ready however expected
The shops are stripped of staples everything affected
Okay moan over, people have pulled together, volunteers trekked to blocked Motorways to bring them hot drinks and food. Carers and NHS workers struggle into work. We all keep an eye on our elderly family members and neighbours. We are British we will survive π
Mar 02, 2018 @ 11:30:48
Great poem sis!!! I was singing along to it@!!
Mar 02, 2018 @ 11:45:33
I thought I would have a go at Lyrics, and it’s all true isn’t it Sis ππ
Mar 02, 2018 @ 11:46:43
It’s spot on!!!
Mar 02, 2018 @ 11:50:08
And I bet it’s the wrong type of snow for railways! π΅π±π
Mar 02, 2018 @ 11:51:09
Always sis πβ
Mar 02, 2018 @ 11:51:27
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Mar 02, 2018 @ 11:58:51
cracking – Good King Wenceslas next…
Mar 02, 2018 @ 12:04:17
Possibly, but he was on foot , he was looking after the needy though wasn’t he π΅π no trains or motorways, I bet the unicorns didn’t like the snow though ! ππ
Mar 02, 2018 @ 12:58:15
Looks beautiful – if you’re snug inside. Stay safe and warm
(and love your cleverness)
Mar 02, 2018 @ 14:47:13
Thanks mouse, I am not clever just board! And amazed at how snow brings us to a grinding halt even when we expect it! I hope you are warm and safe too πππππ€
Mar 02, 2018 @ 16:19:26
we’re in between cold/wet fronts right now – warm and sunny will find you eventually!
Mar 02, 2018 @ 19:40:41
Oh! do hope so thank you.ππ
Mar 02, 2018 @ 16:26:51
I suppose that this is unusually bad weather for the UK, Willow, and that is why everything is in turmoil it seems.
Mar 02, 2018 @ 19:42:38
It is unusually bad but this happens everytime bad weather hits us we just fall apart! ππ
Mar 02, 2018 @ 16:33:52
What’s a gritter? Stay warm
Mar 02, 2018 @ 19:45:39
A gritter is a lorry that spreads grit and salt on icy roads π
Mar 02, 2018 @ 18:48:32
My Goodness. Look like our midwest. Stay warm.
Mar 02, 2018 @ 19:22:09
Join the club, Willow!
Mar 02, 2018 @ 19:33:01
Indeed π
Mar 02, 2018 @ 21:28:50
Yes, history has shown itβs a bad move to underestimate the Brits. π
Iβm so glad that youβe all getting through this with as much grace as possible, and that youβre looking after those who are the most vulnerable. Hope it warms up soon.
Mar 02, 2018 @ 20:46:39
Thanks Cathleen it is always a tad pathetic here but we do get by and we always seem to come up trump’s looking after those who need it! Just wish we were more organized!! π
Mar 02, 2018 @ 21:32:33
great poem!
how much snow!!
hve a nice night
Mar 02, 2018 @ 20:44:34
Thank you and you too π
Mar 02, 2018 @ 22:03:49
Brits have grit! Enjoy the peace and whiteness before it gets all melty and dirty!
Mar 03, 2018 @ 06:23:44
Yes it will be wet,dirty slush very soon π
Mar 03, 2018 @ 17:33:48
I missed this one yesterday. Sounds very much like the Seattle area when it snows – everything stops, as we’re just not used to it. Up in Alaska they laugh at us. I don’t know how people live with such snowstorms all winter. Sounds like you’re all strong and hanging in there. Wishing you a return to warmer weather soon! ππ·
Mar 03, 2018 @ 21:09:10
We are warming up as I type, we have a thaw, but some parts of the UK are still in trouble fingers crossed ππΉ
Mar 03, 2018 @ 21:20:11
So glad the thaw has begun there! β£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈ
Mar 03, 2018 @ 21:20:58
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