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Phil Punxsutawney ("Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.”) I must confess that I am quite amazed That my shadow has brought me Much fame. I was named after the Great King Philip So it got me a name. If you embrace me to predict when the spring will arrive after a long spell of winter, It’s a lot of pressure to put on a guy like me who’s so shy. I know it so happened in 1886 when my ancestor came out of his hole to see if it was the time to come out. Some farmers saw him but I’m not sure if that was for his shadow’s prediction. I am not one of the gods to predict What the supreme has in store. I appreciate the farmers of Mississippi and Arkansas observing The day on 14th February, twelve days Later as not to have any controversy. I’m sure my fellow animals Like moles, hornets and squirrels Will join me on these hearsays. If a mole digs its 2 ½ feet deep, Expect severe weather; If two feet deep, not so severe But if one foot deep, a mild winter. If hornets build their nests near the ground Expect a cold and early winter. If the squirrel’s tale in late summer was bushy Expect a cold, cold winter. I only wish the candles are blessed, lit And borne in a procession to pray Jesus Being the light of the day. May you call this a fantasy I don’t mind as I live in India And have no idea what the winter is. +++ January 24, 2015 Form: Free verse (Personification)
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