Groundhog Day

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(a double Memento form)

Midway between the Equinox
of winter and the spring
appears
a prophet most unorthodox.
For weather, Phil's the king
of seers.

He lives on food you'd feed a dog,
each winter has one goal:
to sleep.
But February this small "hog,"
awakes and leaves his hole
to peep!

And though there be no clouds, no rain,
his shadow's something bad
to see!
Into his hole he goes again. . .
For six weeks, winter-clad
we'll be.

But if no shadow should he make,
oh joy! Above the ground
he'll stay.
And no one cares if Phil's a fake.
The critter is renowned
this day!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 12/17/2022 1:42:00 AM
I heard you… I believe these comments are not appreciative enough of your vernacular. Personally I believe Jesus did not die for our sins he died for his own. Yes he was a profit but he forgot how mannish mankind could be. He never thought he’d die. The story of his death itself is a tricky subject and we can get on that later but in regards to your answer. He was man and he died as man does and he was a sacrifice. Not of sin but of the complete doctrine of free will according to natural law.
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Date: 2/15/2015 10:12:00 AM
this is a good one Andrea, SKAT
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Date: 2/5/2015 10:36:00 PM
Andrea, congratulationsion on your win. 7 Blessings Eve
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Date: 2/5/2015 8:38:00 PM
Loved this poetry form...don't recall seeing it before. Well done, indeed!
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Date: 2/3/2015 7:39:00 PM
Congrats on your win Andrea
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Date: 2/3/2015 5:42:00 PM
I WILL watch this movie one day Andrea - cute write - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan x
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Date: 2/3/2015 4:29:00 PM
Andrea, I should have known you would be involved in this tricky poetic form. It took me a few readings to catch the rhythm of the line breaks. Great job. thanks for playing.
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Date: 2/6/2014 8:47:00 AM
Andrea What a cute and silly write about this crazy creature who predicts if we stay cold or get warm. LOL Nicely done Thanks for the sweet comment on my Give And Take Love poem
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Date: 4/1/2013 7:01:00 AM
And it got first place! Way to go, gurl. Did I miss this contest too, or just didn't place?..haha
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Date: 4/1/2013 12:47:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea: My hubby and I can watch the movie Groundhog Day over and over, Good subject and very well written.
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Date: 3/31/2013 4:34:00 PM
This is so cute, Andrea! Congrats on your well-deserved 1st place win! Love, Kim
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Date: 3/31/2013 5:03:00 PM
not so sure it deserved a first place, but glad you liked it!
Date: 3/30/2013 9:35:00 PM
Andrea this was very entertaining and congratulations on your win...Donna
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Date: 3/30/2013 7:27:00 AM
Very nice, Andrea. Even your leftovers are winners, of course! I think I'm down to the dregs, now, too! Congratulations!
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Date: 3/30/2013 7:22:00 AM
Delightful! Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 3/30/2013 5:48:00 AM
Well deserved win, my dearest. You are a true award winner. So prolific and talented.... I love your writing.... It brings kudos from the bottom of my heart. By the way, I tried to write one once on groundhogs day..... But..... I could never learn to spell PUXATAWNY ... Love ya dearly..... Jake
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Date: 3/30/2013 3:58:00 AM
Congrats mam on this marvel piece.
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Date: 3/30/2013 12:56:00 AM
This is really great my very dear friend Andrea! i love it so much and so enjoyed! I'm so sorry, I just read it now but I'll try my best to read all the poems (esp. the things I've missed) penned esp. by my most fav. poets. Hopefully that'll be on this coming long holiday. I'm extremely happy sharing with you your well-deserved Grand Win! MY BIGGEST CONGRATS WITH MY BIGGEST HUGS ON BOTH OF THIS GREAT WRITE AND WIN OF YOURS! Have a blessed Easter Season to you and your family! love much, Leonora
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Date: 3/29/2013 10:44:00 PM
Congratulations, Andrea. A lovely and instructive poem. Always wondered about Groundhog Day. And each verse bristling with rhymes. - Red
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Date: 3/29/2013 8:28:00 PM
Hi Andrea, ha love the fact that it took you a while to find a poem just for my contest.. Congratulations with your "Any Poem Goes" in my contest. It was an honor in hosting this contest once again. Take care and enjoy the up coming Easter Holiday. Always*LINDA
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Date: 1/5/2013 12:07:00 AM
ground hog who?...lol...love this...pd
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Date: 1/15/2011 12:02:00 PM
Cute and funny poem !Enjoyed-kashinath
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Date: 3/15/2010 10:59:00 AM
I always wait for the news on groundhog day..This year I did not like the news . Who wants 2 know the little dog did not see his shadow. DARN!!! groundhog...Enjoyed
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Date: 2/6/2010 1:34:00 PM
Loved it great read.Thanks so much for your kind comment.Teresa Come again
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Date: 2/3/2010 6:59:00 AM
Very neat Andrea and a tribute to a worthy groundhog .. unfortunately more winter scheduled .. enjoyable read and quite unique my friend..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 2/3/2010 5:31:00 AM
I enjoyed reading you poem this morning Andrea. Thank you for posting and sharing with us. Love, Carol
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