I grew up in a tropical country where I never knew
What wind chill to ambient temperature could do
I had no idea that the temperature I needed to keep in mind
Was the “feels like” temperature, I had been inclined
To take the actual temperature at face value
I learnt the hard way that this was the wrong thing to do
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Polar vortex and Arctic blast entered my lexicon when I moved here
Winter weather advisories I learnt to respect, black ice I learnt to fear
Driving in the snow gives me anxiety considerable
Snowy roads can often be unpredictable
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As I wait for an impending ice storm, potentially disruptive
Learning about the ways in which ice can be destructive
I hope and pray the storm’s fury is contained
I shall never underestimate winter weather again
Passion...unbridled 