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Groundhog Day - the New Version

It’s Groundhog Day, which made me think Of Punxsutawney Phil, Who saw his shadow, which implies More weeks of winter’s chill. But I have got a great idea Which shouldn’t make folks grouchy – Let’s pick a day to test the shadow Thrown by Dr. Fauci. If he wakes up and steps outside, His shadow on the ground, Then there will be six months or more With Covid still around. But if his shadow doesn’t show, We’ll know that the vaccine Has done its job, so Covid Will spend less time on the scene. We all could use a little hope And Fauci is our man If he lets his shadow slip away Like that of Peter Pan.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 2/9/2021 1:06:00 PM
Wish I had thought of this analogy, Ilene. How the superstition got a foothold on American folklore I have no clue, though I am persuaded animals may receive vibes from nature denied we humans. An enjoyable write and reading. / Maurice
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Date: 2/3/2021 1:31:00 PM
Dr. Fauci was overshadowed but now has seen the light! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 2/2/2021 7:39:00 PM
This covid feels like Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day lived over and over!
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Date: 2/2/2021 3:27:00 PM
Before we try this, let's ascertain whether or not Dr. F. even has a shadow. He looks like he could hide behind a pencil to me. lol. ~ gw
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Date: 2/2/2021 1:28:00 PM
Loved this Ilene. Really cute and spot on given the conditions. God Bless, JB
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Date: 2/2/2021 1:03:00 PM
Hello Ilene Bauer, I like your version of the groundhog better. Ground hog Day in Wiarton Had a visual ceremony today. Blessings. Darlene
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Date: 2/2/2021 1:01:00 PM
We need lots of volunteers to shine lights over the good doctor so no shadow is seen. We're with you, Ilene.
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Date: 2/2/2021 1:00:00 PM
Just saw an update, 6 more weeks of winter aghhhh
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Date: 2/2/2021 12:54:00 PM
Ive still never seen the film all the way through!:-) lovely lines as ever Ilene:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 2/2/2021 12:53:00 PM
I can definitely relate, groundhog day here still in the UK. I enjoyed your poem. :-)
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Date: 2/2/2021 12:41:00 PM
Praying his shadow doesn't show, now you got me humming I got you babe lol. Tom
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