Long John’s, turtle neck, sweatshirt, vest
Do I need another layer?
Hammer, drill, spouts and tees
What else do I need?
Winter boots, snowshoes, tractors (don’t forget the tire chains)
Up the mountain higher and higher
Hats and gloves
What did that thermometer read?
Gray skies, more snow
How deep did I just fall?
Long days, numerous miles
How many lines need fixing?
Hard days not much done
Is this really worth the struggle?
Up the next day, there’s those yellow rays
Snow is deeper
Legs are tired
Will winter never end?
Long days colder nights
Here’s more hands to help
Say can you hear those chickadees?
They’ve changed their tune! Yes spring is on the way!
Light stays longer, rays get stronger
Hurry now
Tap those trees!
Hey look the sap is running!
From tree to sugarhouse
Crackling fire keeps sap boiling
Bubbles popping in the pan, smell the maple magic
Hot fresh syrup, nothing taste so sweet
Late nights boiling under the late spring moon
Friends and family gather near
Stories
Laughter
Memories
Can’t wait for another year
