The evening started raining, then it turned into snow.
A couple of hours later, the wind started to blow.
No one would believe me unless they lived so close.
Mother Nature came at us that evening with a blast.

By the time it was over, lots of people would show,
Just to help the needy, just how far they would go.
Yes it snowed, then it would rain.
Before it had finished the cold came again!

Wires fell, lots of beautiful trees.
Children were cold and hungry, the storm brought us to our knees!
Homes were deserted by people who were afraid.
Shelters sprang up in towns. People knelt and prayed!

The police, firemen, and the army were there to help.
Out of the cold came the criminals, a cruel part we were dealt!
Farmers were helpless, trying to feed their stock.
Maple trees were broken, no sap this year for the pot.

Two weeks have passed and still little end in sight.
The hydro crews are working late into the night.
The year is 1998, what a way to start.
The fear is here do you think we must take this to heart?