Weather Musings - An Israeli Winter

The little ones were getting ready in the morning: A down jacket – and sandals… That's November for us, No need for boots just yet. Somewhere it's cold and frosty, While here, roses are in bud Beneath the window, and even thunderstorms – Are simply laughter and tears… The children were getting ready in the morning… After all, I'm responsible for them! With my umbrella, like Mary Poppins – I catch a tailwind for them… …

Basya Tsybukmakher

2017-11-30 Weather Musings - An Israeli Winter

The little ones were getting ready in the morning:
A down jacket – and sandals…
That's November for us,
No need for boots just yet.

Somewhere it's cold and frosty,
While here, roses are in bud
Beneath the window, and even thunderstorms –
Are simply laughter and tears…

The children were getting ready in the morning…
After all, I'm responsible for them!
With my umbrella, like Mary Poppins –
I catch a tailwind for them…

I shout, “Come back, children!
At least put on a sweater!
Here's an umbrella, just in case…”
- Come on, Mom, the sun is shining!

But this coaxing
Will certainly not sway me:
Rain won't follow the forecast,
Everyone soon learns that.

And so, my dears,

Here are your jackets, here are your hats,

Spare sandals,

An umbrella, boots, and slippers…