A Big Fat Groundhog

A big fat groundhog crossed the road,
While waddling, quite fast.
I watched him in surprise
At so much speed as he ran past.

Perhaps he found me threatening
Although I never knew
A person who’d attempted
To cook up some groundhog stew.

Still, every creature’s instincts 
Will kick in when danger’s nigh
And even big fat groundhogs
Waddle quickly to get by.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Allison Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
thanks for the smiles - I have never seen groundhog day - I must watch it eventually! hugs jan x
Cunningham Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Lol,I hope it doesn't mean bad weather Tom
Hughes Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Ilene, at least it ran away! I've had my own experiences with these buggers, devouring and destroying all that blooms in my garden! I no longer have a garden.
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