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Farewell To February

I bid farewell to February, Month of ice and snow. No one living in the north Is sad to see it go. Although it is the shortest month, It wasn’t short enough, Sending us conditions Most uncomfortable and rough. I’m well aware that March might hang On February’s tails And thus the possibility Of cold and snow prevails. Yet psychologically, at least, I’m thrilled to say goodbye. The calendar says “Spring” in March If Nature will comply.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/1/2015 6:33:00 PM

I hope it complies for you, dearie. WE actually got some sprinkles of snow flakes from the sky today and the other day!! Not seen a huge pile of snow since around Xmas time!! So strange the weather this year. As always, your poem is superb.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/1/2015 6:00:00 PM

I loved this, here was the coldest February on record, and I am mad at Al Gore, I sold all my winter clothes cause of him!!!!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/1/2015 4:37:00 PM

Our February was reasonably mild - I am hoping for warm spring days now March is here:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 3/1/2015 3:05:00 PM

I've always enjoyed February (depending upon where I was during that month), especially since it is such a short month, and because of the special days (MLK day, Valentine's, President's Day, and my sister's birthday.) But. I'm also delighted to see it go, as are you; and, I very much liked your poem...

Tim Smith

Date: 3/1/2015 1:28:00 PM

Good riddance February. I won't cry for you....hugs Tim

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/1/2015 12:53:00 PM

What a heavy snow today here in the Big Apple I too, am waiting for spring to finally arrive. I just had a poem published in the Voices Israel Newsletter. If you want to check out that website. They have plenty of poems from Israel and also other countries. March come in like a lion but goes out like a lamb! B'Shalom Matthew Anish

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/1/2015 12:43:00 PM

- Yeah, "If Nature will Comply" - February goes fast ...... we all waiting for spring :) - thanks for your lovely poem, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)