Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Mister Summer Man

Methinks I'll write about snow today
It's a subject about which I've known
Canadian by birth, so snow is no stranger
As a kid many snowballs I've thrown

But now that I'm old, damn snow's a pain
Winter without snow would be grand
Driving in snow, our lives are in jeopardy
Perhaps a hospital visit unplanned

Who was the first to say, “snow is beautiful”
Snow has no redeeming factors
Causes accidents and all kinds of bad stuff
I'm the biggest damn snow detractor

It has no good qualities that I can see
You can't cook it, can't fry it, no use
Just lies there causing a whole bunch of crap
I've actually fallen on my caboose

So the sooner it's spring the better I say
And survive another winter season
Not looking forward to the next three months
I'm Mr. Summer Man, that's the reason

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Delysia Hendricks December 4, 2013 at 7:31 PM The nearest I get to snow is the buildup of ice in my freezer. I simply love our Mediterranean weather: never too hot; never too cold. Sending you warm smiles to chase at least some of the cold, Santa. Keep warm, Santa. Smoocherhuggies, Licia :-) Jack Ellison December 4, 2013 at 9:25 PM Smoocherhuggies back at ya my dear Licia! "buildup of ice in my freezer"... I should be so lucky!!! But Santa's supposed to live in a cold area I suppose! Love ya milady! XOXOXOXOX

Sarai Virden December 4, 2013 at 5:52 AM If only snow could perch in pines, blanket those barren fields and rest it's self on mountain peeks divine alone... Then it and I would get along just fine! I'm with you Jack, summer baby all the way :-) Wonderful poem Jack Ellison December 4, 2013 at 7:04 AM Summer all the way baby!!!!!! You and I are kindred souls my dear Sarai! Have a bright, sunshiny day my love... XOXOXOXOXOX

Vera Duggan December 3, 2013 at 7:01 PM I don't write poetry Jack but I do love reading good poetry and in my mind this is one, very good writing, loved it. Vera. Jack Ellison December 3, 2013 at 7:18 PM Well thank you my dear Vera for your very kind words! Do drop by again... hugs, Jack xox

Roger Horsch December 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM Nice one Jack, I love your writing style and the flow of the poem....Roger Jack Ellison December 3, 2013 at 4:08 PM Hey Roger... a great big thanks my friend! Jack

Joseph Sergi December 3, 2013 at 3:25 PM Jack great one here I agree when I was a child it was fun but not so much anymore Jack Ellison December 3, 2013 at 4:08 PM Ain't that the truth!!! Thanks for dropping by, Joseph!

Carol Eastman December 3, 2013 at 11:13 AM Yep... You're definitely are a grown up... It might help to be a snow bird and come south to Arizona for a few months of the winter... Dragon would love to see you... Getting our 1st snow and ice this week. Jack Ellison December 3, 2013 at 11:18 AM Wouldn't I love that!!! Arizona GETS SNOW???? That's just not right! LOL XOXOXOX

Poet Tacito December 3, 2013 at 8:49 AM Ha. Snowball fortresses & wars! Those were the days. GIve me Spring or Fall anyday, though. Fun read! =D Jack Ellison December 3, 2013 at 8:55 AM AH! Snow fortresses! YUP! Remember them well! But those days were long long ago... spring, summer, fall... that's where it's at! Thank you my good friend!