Reflections on the Recent Weather

I understand the varied reasons

For the changing of the seasons

Orbit eccentricity

And latitudes aren’t new to me

I know our axis tilts away

Thus shortening the sunlit day

Then from the west the fierce winds blow

And lake effects bring ice and snow

Despite all this, one thing remains

One question rattles through my brains

And it’s been asked since days of old:

Why’s it gotta be so cold?!

(Another entry into the poetry contest. I felt it was timely!)