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Another Canadian Winter

My window is like a microcosm Of the great big world out there Always changing, always in flux Autumn is in the air A forerunner of that nasty season With it's cold and icy winds Must endure another cruel winter Icicles dangling from my chin Would I move to a warmer climate Should the opportunity arise? You can bet your sweet bippy I would In a heartbeat, look into my eyes Does it look like I'm trying to jazz you Even reserving a great big kiss For a P-Soup friend who'll take me in But it's gotta be warmer than this I will consider all generous offers The decision of this judge will be final Prefer a winner from the opposite sex Otherwise my offer's unconditional My window is like a microcosm Of the great big world out there Almost forgot to mention the bonus I've got long flowing flaxen hair! © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 4/1/2018 4:08:00 AM

You've endured many winters, and yet your disposition is still sunny and sweet as ever! Love this one. Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/1/2018 7:47:00 AM

Probably coz I'm missing certain genes... you know... the ones that cause us to kill people!!! Love you dearest one, Happy Jack XOX

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/10/2012 5:04:00 PM

Well Jack the snow is falling and I have been out shoveling 3 times yesterday and 3 times today. Could go and do another shovel so I hear what you are saying in this poem. well written poem. love phyl

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/10/2012 6:13:00 PM

I'm assuming you're out west somewhere. Nothing here yet but it's only a matter of time! ugh! Love and big big warm hugs, Jack

Francine Roberts

Date: 11/8/2012 11:14:00 PM

Where in Canada are you hiding Jack, nice and sunny on the west coast today, only a little nippy. Nice poem, I would like to run away to Carolyn's if I could

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/9/2012 5:24:00 AM

Freelton, Ontario... about 40 miles southwest of Toronto. Richard Lamoureux is a neighbour of yours... next time you see him, say hello for me! LOL Well, it's November 9th and still not a trace of that ugly white stuff... oops, think I just jinxed us! Have a great crisp B.C. day, Francine... love and big warm hugs, Jack

Robert Johnson

Date: 11/8/2012 3:43:00 PM

Well if you get no offers to migrate way down south. Just put ole Gordon Lightfoot on if you find your down in the mouth. The Canadian Rockies Railroad can ease a troubled mind. And have a nice cold Molson to ease the daily grind.

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/9/2012 5:27:00 AM

Actually met Gordon way back when I was the banjo picker for a group called the Canadiana Folksingers! We shared the stage for a benefit show! M-e-m-o-r-i-e-s!

Francine Roberts
Date: 11/8/2012 11:13:00 PM

we're Canadian, we have to love Lightfoot

Carol Eastman

Date: 11/8/2012 3:20:00 PM

I've burrowed into my father's House in Phoenix... I highly recommend it. In Missouri the high is in the low 50's and raining for days... To top it off, with me gone... my Hubby is fueding with the cat! Poor Hubby! Those two can get aweful... (My Son's cat we're taking care of while he's in college)

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/9/2012 5:31:00 AM

So are you inviting us to Phoenix? Yee haw! Reserving our tickets now... see ya soon! LOL Hugs, Jack

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/8/2012 10:02:00 AM

Are you writing from Canada? I have been there but never in the winter. Your words are quite powerful. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/8/2012 10:32:00 AM

Yes, I'm Canadian. With the recent nasty weather just to our south, we've been very fortunate so far. Where are you? Cheers, Jack

Susan Burd

Date: 11/8/2012 8:38:00 AM

Winter's comin' ay? Same here is Pennsylvania. Let's write about summer and the tropics all winter long-that'll keep the cold out of our brains!

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/8/2012 10:30:00 AM

Did you get hit with that nasty Nor'easter? Hope you are safe and all is well! Will be starting in about an hour on my poem about the tropics! LOL Love and a big big hug, Jack