Up Here

I live up here in Minnesota where season's have four names.
But sometimes just one is the reason to our claim to fame.
Right now the snow birds aren't our best friends.
And the snow is up to our rear ends.
I'll tell you true, this ain't no game. :)

Well in a month they'll all be back to show off their sun tans.
And on they'll go with with their rich show and hoity toity plans.
If I sound bitter, what can I say.
It's been a harsh winter, last year until May.

But I digress, at least I guess.
My heart's not quite that froze.
Although when I shoveled the roof.
Quite numb became my toes.


Rjr440
For the impress me with a small poem.  Kinda failed. :) With the short part that is.
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Andresen Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 2:34 PM
- I know I've read this poem before - but what I would say: I ALWAYS answer those who read my poems - ("common courtesy" in my opinion :)))) - Thanks for the nice visit from you today, Robert! - Highly appreciate your words. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Peterson Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 1:46 PM
We see them here on Puget Sound. Silver-haired folks, in fashionable clothes--driving their little sports cars with the tops down. How odd they don't realize how they stand out and may not be getting the sort of attention they crave. I'm sure they're nice...just lost.
Johnson Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Yeah, I'm not so sure. :) Just joking. Peace. :)
Hunter Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Ha...well, I enjoyed it. Already getting hot down here in the south. Oh, and the raccoon story...completely 100% true story. No crap....but if someone told it to me, I wouldn't believe it for a second...haha
Mehta Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 6:05 AM
Very Wonderful write. Congrats on the win, robert
A  Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 2:27 AM
Robert, awesome win. ~ Love ~ SKAT
Andresen Avatar
March 9, 2014 at 4:56 PM
- A wonderful poem posted for Giorgio A.V. contest - "Impress me with a small poem III" - Congratulations on your win, Robert !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Bauer Avatar
March 8, 2014 at 3:38 PM
i enjoyed this, robert - never knew you lived in minnesota! this has been a rough winter all around but it can't last forever (can it?). hope not...
Walker  Avatar
March 8, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Nicely said well written Robert... :)s Verlena
Kendrick Avatar
March 8, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Got a chuckle..I know that this has been a hard winter on all the northern states..Sara
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