Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Till Winter Finally Takes Flight

Winter didn't arrive till February 1st 
It came on with a vengeance since then
Something's screwed up I do believe
Such extremes, really can't recall when

I know, I know, I live up in Canada
The land of ice and much snow
But give us a break, enough is enough
Can't take this bad stuff no mo'

Hardy yes but certainly not foolhardy
Been living here for 79 years
Don't go out unless it's absolutely necessary
In my La-Z-Boy I park my rear

So don't ring my bell or dial my number
Haven't you heard of hibernation
I'm incognito, I can no longer be reached
Bugging me is a privacy violation

A true violation of my rights as a human
An intrusion I'd very much dislike
Unreachable by any possible means at all
Till damn winter finally takes flight!


© Jack Ellison 2015


Author's Note:
Temps were 46F yesterday...
winter's back methinks has be broken!

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Emile Pinet March 12, 2015 at 10:26 AM Very well written with great flow. Your use of colorful images adds to the charm of this work. Well done. Emile.

Carol Eastman March 12, 2015 at 9:24 AM Here winter is gone... It was replaced with rain and mud... But never fear... Dragon is here... He'll give you laughter instead of the yawns. Carol Eastman March 12, 2015 at 10:48 AM The trouble in Ferguson never stops... because the bad people don't want it too... That's sad because there are a lot of good people there... Jack Ellison March 12, 2015 at 9:40 AM Yah! Wrote this a week ago but since it has finally started to warm up! BTW sounds like you've got more trouble in Ferguson! SAD! xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis March 12, 2015 at 8:47 AM Very witty and very humorous, my friend, Jack! Here, in Greece is cold; Plus 15 Celsius in Athens. You should relocate in winter time like the birds that immigrate! Ha-ha! Jack Ellison March 12, 2015 at 8:55 AM Guess you remember these Canadian winters eh!!! Plus 15C??? I'll take it any day! Wish I could afford to spend my winters down south... but alas I must endure! Have a great day my good friend Demetrios!

Jan Allison March 12, 2015 at 8:27 AM It's raining here Jack - typical British weather - we have to take the good with the bad I guess:-) Stay warm with Cathie!! hugs Jan xx Jack Ellison March 12, 2015 at 8:52 AM Who do I complain to... they keep doing this to me!!!!! The end of that nasty stuff is ALMOST over for us! YEEHAW! Love and hugs, Jack xxx Jack Ellison March 12, 2015 at 8:50 AM Love to! Aside from gloating, that was a pretty fine limerick! (I think!) You have yourself a fine day with your butt in the sand, my good man!