Eve Roper Poet Haiku

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Groundhog Day

emerges from burrow
sunrays fade through graying clouds 
early spring crocus



2/1/2022



Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, Murmeltiertag; Nova Scotia: Daks Day)[1] is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den, and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early.

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Caren Krutsinger February 4, 2022 at 2:02 AM so beautifully penned Eve.

Darlene De Beaulieu February 2, 2022 at 12:14 PM Hello Eve, Wiarton Willy says we will have 6 mores weeks of winter. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu February 2, 2022 at 2:51 PM Hello Eve, I am hoping he is wrong. Hugs. Eve Roper February 2, 2022 at 1:26 PM Oh, Darlene, :'( I was hoping not.

JC Brul February 2, 2022 at 8:10 AM Your line one creates an atmosphere of hope, line 2 paints a celestial masterpiece and line 3 introduces a sublime highlight. Haiku at it's best.A fave for me. Eve Roper February 2, 2022 at 10:10 AM Awe, thank you, JCB. Hugs Eve

Sara Kendrick February 2, 2022 at 2:42 AM We can only hope. I know some parts of America have seen some harsh conditions this year. We have had some long lasting cold and some snow but none that stuck melting as it landed. I enjoyed reading the Haiku and the information. Your visit to my page was supportive. Sara Eve Roper February 2, 2022 at 10:10 AM Thank you, Sara. Hugs Eve