Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

My Frozen Rear

This sub zero stuff may finally be over
How do we survive every year
It ain't civilized, it's downright barbaric
This year got a frozen rear

Sat down on the coals in my barbecue pit
Took twenty-four hours to thaw
Till finally I smelled a very strange odour
Realized it was time to withdraw

A Canadian dude but this is insane
Even I can't handle this stuff
Told Cathie, better hide all the knives
Enough is bloody well enough

Likely flying south with the birdies next fall
Can't take another winter like this
Too old and decrepit, way past my prime
As I leave, I'll throw you all a big kiss

This sub zero stuff may finally be over
How do we survive each year!!!


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 2, 2015 at 3:48 AM How smells a barbecued ass Jack? with chili pickles? Love Jack..

Laura Leiser March 1, 2015 at 5:10 PM Funny! You could move south or over on the left coast here in sunny San Diego! ;) Jack Ellison March 1, 2015 at 5:56 PM Actually visited your fair city many years ago so maybe we'll come for a visit!!! LOL Loved Southern California!!! Huggsies, Jack xox

Kp Nunez March 1, 2015 at 11:57 AM LOL! It's downright sinful, this humor. Took 24 hrs on the coal to thaw? Was it even blazing? Oh but finally you smelled something strange and had to withdraw!!! Anytime you want to take a vacation in any of the 1,107 islands, Jack, just holler. And, bring your humor, and CPAP and everything else, will ya? Otherwise you'll be sweating outside our door under the glorious sunshine all day long! :D Kim Jack Ellison March 1, 2015 at 5:54 PM Oooops sorry!!! LOL Jack Ellison March 1, 2015 at 12:08 PM Yup! Sinful humour? LOL So do you own one of those 1,107 islands??? So get ready, Cathie and I will just drop in unannounced so keep your hair done at all times and make sure you have lots of food! LOL Love ya Kim! xxx

Carol Eastman March 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM Dragon and I agree! This was actually only 1/2 as bad as last year. Dragon has cabin fever, but won't go out until his flame stops turning to snow. He thinks it's undignified, you know. Don't worry, today will finally hit 32 degrees! I'm expecting Dragon snow angels, And any penguins lost in the snow, Dragon will be able to huff and puff and get them out. I'll be watching this from inside, after I finish shoveling the 7 inches that fell last night off my drive way. Want some snow ice cream? Jack Ellison March 1, 2015 at 9:56 AM Wow! 7 inches... we didn't get that but we are moderating here too! 28F!!! ENJOY!!! xxx

Tim Smith March 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM Our sub zero temps just left yesterday and it is a balmy 20f...lol Jack Ellison March 1, 2015 at 8:46 AM Hey hey... us too! YEEHAW! Have a great day Tim!

Janet Eaton March 1, 2015 at 7:02 AM Love this Jack. I keep moving south and the cold just comes with me. hmmm maybe I am the problem. Don't know how you northerners do this every year. Hugs Janet Jack Ellison March 1, 2015 at 7:08 AM The older I get, the harder it is to endure! Why wasn't I born in the deep south!!! Loving hugs, Jack XXX