Frost on rooftops

Frost on rooftops
Sun rising behind
Your breath today's visible
Winter has arrived

Black ice is hiding
In patches on the roads
And all the local football teams
Will see their games postponed

Hats become a must have
Scarves and gloves are re-born
The fashion mantra fast becomes
"Sod fashion just stay warm"

Frost on rooftops
Sun rising behind
Your breath today's visible
Winter has arrived

By lunch time the sunshine
Commands clear skies
And sunglasses cover
Most drivers eyes

The temperature is still
Barely above freezing
That sun in the sky
It's really just teasing

Frost thawing on rooftops
Sun risen and high
Your breath still visible
The ground crisp and dry

The cute Christmas markets
The planes vapour trails
Form a beautiful backdrop
To big retail sales

It's time to buy presents
In the chaos that's the cities
Late night shopping
To piped hymns and Christmas ditties

Frost returning to rooftops
Sun setting behind
You're chilly and a fireside
Glass of wine is in mind

When you get home the heating
Has prepared a warm house
Watch the TV with the kids
Snuggle up to your spouse

Draw the curtains relax,
Shut out the cold
It's toastie inside
And the day it is old

Frost on rooftops
The moon bright and clear
The mercury falling
As Christmas draws near.