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Me Name is Punxsutawney Phil

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Me name is Punxsutawney Phil I was forced to leave my burrow and end my nice long sleep. I have the chance to make brows furrow; that’s a promise me shall keep. As I explored the Pennsylvania morning me thinks this is a test. Spot my shadow whilst sun is dawning, and I’ve earned some extra rest. Crazy humans, they’ll be watching, for they’re certainly nosy. They’ll come from near and far, just wait and see. Many will come and some will stay home, nice and cozy enjoying that famous flick starring Bill and me. Will I hibernate or get up? I can decide either way. It’s an oft-repeated set up. After all, it’s Groundhog Day

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/4/2024 1:42:00 PM

I guess they call this Punxs Rock. Thanks for the giggle. ;0)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:10:00 PM

your comment is tooo funny! Thanks for the smile...have a great evening, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/3/2024 7:24:00 PM

Aw, this is awesome, Sara. An instant FAVE. ... I can't believe that it wasn't POTD. Should have been. ~ Ned Ryerson

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:21:00 AM

aw, thank you Gershon for your kind words and the fave. Hubby also thought it might be selected as POTD...oh drats! Another poem, another time perhaps. Appreciate your support and humbly grateful for the fave.

Susan Manley

Date: 2/3/2024 6:20:00 PM

I am from Philly, so a proud Pennsylvanian you see. I knew about Phil before the movie. But the movie was simply over the top fun. And every year we have to check to see Phil's predictions that come.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:20:00 AM

I can see where you'd be personally vested in "Phil." You're right, the movie was hilarious...classic Bill Murray! have a great day, Sara

Regina Elliott

Date: 2/3/2024 9:51:00 AM

What a supremely witty poem about the Groundhog Day tradition and the little groundhog fella they annoy each year. Lol! Wondrous penning, Sara! Blessings to you xxox

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:19:00 AM

thank you for your enthusiastic comments, Regina. Grateful for your visit...have a pleasant Sunday, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/3/2024 8:20:00 AM

An amusing poem about a captured rodent forced into slavery.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:19:00 AM

hadn't thought about the slavery concept, but you're right...glad you found my poem witty. enjoy your day, Sara

Deb M

Date: 2/3/2024 8:01:00 AM

So cute Sara! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/4/2024 5:18:00 AM

thanks Deb!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/3/2024 5:36:00 AM

I heard early spring is coming! Fun read, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:46:00 AM

I heard that too...Phil has spoken :-) smiles...thanks for your visit, Vijay.

Ink Empress

Date: 2/3/2024 4:40:00 AM

Haha omg i love this dear sara! Ah crazy nosy busy bodies! Wow! This made me smile you really are so very creative and that title is brilliant too. “ famous flick starring Bill and me.” so clever! This is so adorable , i love how versatile your pen is dear sweet sara! You amaze me! Sending you light always

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:12:00 AM

thank you, Ink! I'm so grateful for your enthusiastic response to my poem. I created it in a hurry and didn't feel like it flowed the way I wanted...submitted anyway because I had to rush out of here. Knowing you liked it and found it worthy made my day. Enjoy your Saturday, hugs, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/3/2024 12:47:00 AM

The weather lady here said that both our state's groundhog and the one in Pennsylvania saw their shadow and so there would be an early spring. We shall see. Thanks for sharing this humor with us and for dropping by my page. There is an early Easter so maybe an early spring. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:16:00 AM

thanks, Sara B, for the Phil forecast...good to know. We're experiencing 'fake spring' here...so things are confused. Yes, I just saw Easter is early this year...wow...ready for spring, hugs, Sara B

Yann Rolland

Date: 2/3/2024 12:01:00 AM

i prefer to get up, even when winter comes, i am not a groundhog, but i love this animal amking his affairs, waht a nice poem, thanks Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:15:00 AM

I'm the same way--always up early regardless of the season. Grateful you enjoyed my poem...have a pleasant day, Sara

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/2/2024 10:11:00 PM

Well yes we all could say and think this Sara Yet that can be impacted by how we go through That day, lets try to be (positive') to those we Know, or strangers..As along we go' maybe there Will strike a note? Touch a chord? Rekindle a Good memory, or sooth one of past dis-chord What have we lost.? For our time will pass.' Will we travel lightly? Or as on broken glass.? God bless mah your dag be well.'

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:14:00 AM

thanks for visiting, Joe, and for taking the time to comment. Not sure of the answers to your questions :-) You have a pleasant day as well, Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/2/2024 7:41:00 PM

Cute one! Love the dress up in top hats. A reason for a fun gathering perhaps not to be taken seriously. Puxatawny, our eyes are glued, our ears wait for the pronouncement of weather.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:13:00 AM

thank you, Kim, for your kind words. I believe Phil didn't see his shadow...so perhaps it will end sooner this year. I did read that Phil is only correct about 43% of the time. Sigh! :-) smiles, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 2/2/2024 4:58:00 PM

Very cute poetry on Groundhog Day, Sara. A good personification, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/3/2024 5:12:00 AM

thank you, hubby! Your kindness is appreciated, hugs, me

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/2/2024 3:09:00 PM

Thank you for remembering Phil today. I always wonder what happens to him afterwards. Groundhogs are known to be pests. Timely and lively.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/2/2024 3:30:00 PM

thank you, Hilda for your kind words...I've heard that groundhogs, although cute, are pests...don't think I'd want one, hugs, Sara

Silent One

Date: 2/2/2024 10:46:00 AM

Your whimsical poem titled "Me name is Punxsutawney Phil" captures the essence of the famous groundhog and the tradition of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania... It blends humour, tradition, and cultural references to capture the spirit of Groundhog Day. Through Phil's perspective, the poem invites readers to join in the whimsical celebration of this unique annual event...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/2/2024 3:31:00 PM

glad you appreciate my attempt at writing something 'humorous....this was still a bit rough but ran out of time. have a great evening, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 2/2/2024 10:28:00 AM

Funny picture. II have been following groundhog day for a while. Do the predictions come true sometimes? Nice personification.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/2/2024 3:32:00 PM

I've been following 'Phil,' too. Data suggests he's only right 43% of the time. Thanks for stopping by, Jay. Have a great evening...today he predicted the end of winter for he didn't see his shadow...way to go, Phil!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/2/2024 9:31:00 AM

Dear Sara, You just made my Ground Hog Day special with your whimsical poem, and I love the picture that goes with it. It is funny some traditions we have. I am sure Punxsutawney would never be widely known without the Groundhog. After all, I am from Gettysburg. Thanks for your enjoyable poem. - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/2/2024 3:34:00 PM

glad you found my whimsical poem entertaining. I rushed through it and submitted it right before I had to leave...anyway, thanks for stopping by...have a blessed weekend, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/2/2024 9:27:00 AM

We do not have a Groundhog's Day. I doubt if I have ever seen one. Still a great personification.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/2/2024 3:34:00 PM

thanks, Victor, for your visit and for your kind words about my personification. Have a splendid weekend, Sara