Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Bonkers

I'm afraid to comment on our extra warm winter
Afraid I might break the spell
This here's only between me and youse guys
From the roof tops I wanna yell

Hallelujah, gadzooks, feels like the tropics
Went out without a coat yesterday
Is this guy nuts? Has he gone totally bonkers?
Sure feels like a spring day in May

Dream on little fellow, you're delusional methinks
You're in for a brush with reality
Oh well I've heard those psychiatric institutions
Are nice with a air of tranquility

But sadly it eventually will come to an end
And I'll be all hunkered down inside
Turning the thermostat to “sizzling” again
A heat rash will redden my hide



Wrote this a year ago as we were experiencing one of the 
mildest winter on record! This year... ugh!... back to normal!
Been dumped on a few times!

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal December 13, 2022 at 12:22 PM A warm winter in Canada—does sound bonkers. The world is strange! Always, Laura Jack Ellison December 13, 2022 at 2:56 PM Up until now... winter here in southern Ontario is milder than Vancouver and the Toronto area! Surprise!!! XOXOX

Carol Eastman January 4, 2013 at 11:22 AM Last years winter was perfect in St. Louis... unfortunately the summer was a heat filled, drought ridden, disaster... I'll take the winters if they'll give us a reasonable summer. Was nice tho wasn't it.... Heading home on the 9th. Papa had a high blood pressure scare... but every thing looks good to go, any way... I'll be on speed dial for him... and ready if he needs me... But honestly don't think he'll need me for a while... I was in Phoenix for 2&1/2 months. Time to go home... Poor Hubby Jack Ellison January 4, 2013 at 4:37 PM How has hubby survived all this time? LOL Happy to hear Dad has made it through... yee haw! Love and hugs, your friend Jake xox

Russell Sivey January 4, 2013 at 10:51 AM This brings back the memories of the wonderful winter we had last year, as you have stated that's what this write was about! I really loved reading this incredible and delightful poem this afternoon...this is such a grandiose write due to the awesome subject matter...a mild winter! It's still possible that we could get a mild rest of the winter, cross your fingers! What a powerful piece, I just love this poem my friend! Great Work!! Jack Ellison January 4, 2013 at 4:39 PM You always write such great reviews, my good friend! Thank you. So far this year we're back the frigid, snowy, winter I've known and come to love... NOT!!! LOL

Seren Roberts January 4, 2013 at 7:58 AM well our winter is rather wet but not too cold, hmmm your looking forward to spring, maybe you will get a British spring, which means an extended winter lol. We dont have seasons any more just a distant memory of what they were. Jack Ellison January 4, 2013 at 8:05 AM Oh we have seasons alright! Extreme cold in winter, extreme heat in summer... thank goodness for spring and fall! I'll pass on your British spring, thank you for the offer! LOL Big hugs, Jack

Toquyen Harrell January 4, 2013 at 6:33 AM Uhh I don't know, Jack. This poem can apply to where I am at. Though not without a jacket, we haven't had any snow staying on the ground yet. It's kind of like a mild winter. I love it. It can go like this and zoom to Spring I would not be the one to complain. It's awesome! Enjoyed :) Jack Ellison January 4, 2013 at 6:38 AM Like I said, I wrote this last year! This year, it seems it's back to a normal frigid Canadian winter! Can't wait for spring... hugs, Jack xox