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The ice caps, the tropics, they’re all microscopic; dystopic, myopic, the interesting topics It’s whether, not weather; That’s really the question. Or rather, with fervor, tease fearful suggestions. The weather of interest: the storms in the mind. Cataclysmic disasters to wipe out mankind. And so every forecast is cast in such way to prey on the anxious, throughout every day. So shut off the TV, go see for yourself, and leave that remote on the couch or the shelf. The sun also rises, for He made the sun. When it does so without you, your time here is done. Until then, no weather, just whether life's fun.
SECOND PLACE WINNER for the “You’re a Weather Forecaster” Poetry Contest sponsored by Matt Caliri written on 03/07/2022

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Date: 4/12/2022 12:13:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A creative write. The TV is 80% wrong. Love your line, "So shut off the TV, go see for yourself," Have a blessed day................
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Date: 4/10/2022 11:59:00 PM
"the storms in the mind. Cataclysmic disasters to wipe out mankind" - These are truly terrible weathers. Congratulations!
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Date: 4/10/2022 1:14:00 PM
I once worked with an old guy who could tell you the weather by how his knees felt. Nice job on the contest theme Jeff...done with a bit of panache.
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Date: 4/10/2022 10:53:00 AM
Nice work getting 2nd place in my contest, Jeff! Loved your message and well-penned.
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 4/10/2022 11:25:00 AM
Ah, thanks, Matt! That was fun to pen!
Date: 3/7/2022 11:35:00 PM
Love the title; love the message; great stanzas, each and every one. And your words apply to scary 'Winter Storm Warnings' in Chicago of 6 - 10 inches! -- which turn out to be a dusting of snow sometimes... or else turn into 12 - 18 inches... What a racket! :) gw
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/8/2022 3:30:00 AM
Thanks, Gershon, we've certainly had a lot of school closings for no good reason, and it seems like everything is a sign of impending disaster
Date: 3/7/2022 7:43:00 PM
Very interesting take on this contest, Jeff. Creative, to be sure!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/8/2022 12:11:00 PM
I know the feeling, Jeff. I often think I've done a really good job, then, on second thought......
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/7/2022 7:45:00 PM
I don’t know. Seemed ok initially, then, later, not so sure, lol. Probably should have gone the partially cloudy with a chance of meatballs route…

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