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January Thaw

JANUARY THAW the freeze is over gods given up hot cocoa all nature’s things weep the freeze has ended sun struck branches are dripping nut hunt thaw is on the freeze has ended temperature 33 icicles crying the freeze has ended and foolish thoughts turn to spring winter gods chuckle

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 2/16/2013 5:49:00 PM

Oops, missed this one, Daver! "Icicles crying" the ones at our neighbour's house looked very happy for a terribly long while. I'll be happy when winter is finally over, but Winter is being very tenacious. I went to see my specalist today...I'll write and tell you about the visit.:) Love you, Mikki

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/14/2013 8:21:00 PM

I'm here waiting for it to THAW out, Daver, Stopping by with sincere thanks for your kind comments. It is appreciated more than words or can say... Wishing you the best Valentine's Day YET! Always & Forever :-) LINDA

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/1/2013 11:38:00 AM

Love the idea of all this. I am SURE hoping the winter freeze is over. I am READY for spring!!

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/31/2013 2:00:00 PM

enjoyed these daver, and you are so right,, winter gods chuckle....

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 1/29/2013 6:40:00 PM

Yes, we do get excited by this deception; happens every year and I'm a sucker every time. When will I learn that winter isn't gone till well into April. Makes me sad Dave, how do you do it? Love, Lizzie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/29/2013 12:02:00 PM

Daver, I love the way you describe the winter gods chuckling and the line about God giving up hot cocoa. At 33 degrees, Ma Nature surely has more snow in store for you. Now how can I find that "nut hunt"? I found one living in Ormond Beach. Funny poem! LOL Love, Carolyn

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/29/2013 10:07:00 AM

Winter will last a while longer here in Norway, Daver. - A fine haiku. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)