Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Being Canadian

Chilled to the bone, this winter sucked
More than this guy could bear
Canadian eh! Should be used to this stuff
Patience? Got none left to spare

Never, if I live to be a hundred and ten
Do I want to experience that again
A winter not meant for human endurance
Been tortured for months on end

Maybe there's a silver lining up ahead
And we're all headed for Utopia
Where it's never gets below 60 each day
And never suffer from agoraphobia

Chilled to the bone, can't handle anymore
Up to my eyeballs in snow
They say being Canadian has it's advantages
What they are, I'd sure like to know

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2014 at 11:56 AM Cuddling with a beautiful woman on a cold winters night. Pretty hard to beat Jack. We had a very easy winter here in Kelowna, still cold enough for cuddling though. Jack Ellison April 19, 2014 at 6:01 PM You had it easy but we had the most gruelling winter in decades! Can Cathie and I move in with youse guys? LOL

Carol Eastman April 17, 2014 at 9:26 AM Dragon decided to help me remove the ice from the bird bath. He really should have waited till the little dirty birdies moved aside... Bad Dragon! Bad Dragon! Poor little birdies... Slightly singed, but they'll survive. I think he was miffed because his penguins liked the ice. It was our last vestige of winter. Spring flowers are here now. Hang in there, and don't mention snow or Dragon might join you with his penguins...They love banana bread, but surprisingly, Dragon won't share! Silly Dragon! Jack Ellison April 19, 2014 at 5:54 PM Saw some birdies fly by and their seemed as they were singed! Now I know why!!! Loving huggsies XOXOX

Toquyen Harrell April 17, 2014 at 8:59 AM I thought all the Canadians should be used to it by now as they always refer to Canadian air whenever they talk about cold air! I thought you have thicker skin, ha. Just kidding! Hang in there, Jack. Your wishes may come true soon :)

Casarah Nance April 17, 2014 at 6:48 AM Oh this is awesome! I'm in Northern Michigan and we have had a heck of a winter too, still going I think! Your poem made me nod my head and say yup I know that one. I loved it thanks for sharing! Lets hope for sunshine soon!!! Jack Ellison April 17, 2014 at 6:56 AM Hi Casarah! Welcome to the Soup! I know you will enjoy your stay here! Thanks for your sweet words... let's make this a habit! Loving hugs, Jack XOX