First Snow

Snow falls over the coast as
it moves along the ocean at a
glacial pace.
I stay inside all day under piles of
old blankets, trying to stay warm.
A new place with different snow,
two months later than usual
thanks to the warmer climate.
I appreciated the extended time
not worrying about the snow.
Many stores are closed, first storm
like this in the years, I learn from
the locals.
Good to know almost a foot of
snow isn’t normal, making up for
what we missed in the fall.