Frosty Jack Goes Missing

F - First of November, winter takes the reins, R - rime appears as Jack Frost has his first peek, O – Oddly it seems, the Sun moves out of town; S - shortly, the grass will turn a nasty brown. T - The fall days will grow briefer week by week. Y - Yes, winter is here and Jack entertains. J - Jogging, Jack makes quick work of all his rounds. A - Ah! he cackles, as we turn up the heat. C - Crystals cluster, and sadly he retreats; K - King of winter has hardened up the grounds. G - Gone the leaves; outdoor fun is out of bounds; O - other entertainment we’ll find pleasing. E - Evenings colder, temps have dropped to freezing. S - Soon snow appears but Jack cannot be found. M - Missing, he skips Christmas then New Year calls; I - I’ll bet he 's gone to warm winds they’ll cater, S - seems he wants no blame for ice-packed snow. S - Strange as that is, where does the jokester go? I - In hiding, closer to the equator? N - Notwithstanding thaw, he’ll return next fall. G - Gentle guy, Jack, not gung ho, not goofball. Jan. 4, 2017 Sponsor Caren Krutsinger Contest Name Autumn Acrostic Poetry Contest