Winter Begone: Ode To the Squirrely

Winter Begone: Ode to the Squirrely


I found myself outside braveing Winter's bleak
Snow lay deep upon the ground--long past a week--
As more flakes christened life on this frozen creek
I saw him standing quite still, puzzled and meek

He wore a nice fur coat with snow on his crown
A powder of new flakes not yet on the ground
With a shake of his coat--one last look around
Up a tree he climbed and then looked back down

There high and aloft with no ifs ands or buts
I heard him quite clearly yell back, '"Winter Sucks!"'
But what he said next pulled my drolls from their ruts:
'"It's gonna take 'till July to thaw out my nuts!"'

©deborah burch
01/27/2013

(Inspired from a meme on fb)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Guzzi Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Why evey time I think of you writing this Miss Scarlet I get faint! [said Miss PittyPay] ;) Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Burch Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Fiddle de dee!! Miss Pitty Pat!! Miss Mellie said it was fine and you know whatevva Miss Mellie says is the 'gospel'... Poor Ashley... [said Scarlet] :) I'll just wurry 'bout that tamarrah... Lol this is fun lol
Haick Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Congratulations Deborah! Annalise
Lamoureux Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Smiling as well!
Richards Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:38 AM
Your last line brings a big smile!!! So nice to share this spot with your clever poem! Congratulations!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Gosh you are only back 5 mins and wins coming out of your ears . love it xx
Gorelick Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 7:30 AM
Just to cute..congrats on your win. BG
May Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 6:32 AM
lol.....very funny Deb......congrats on your win
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:14 PM
Congratulation on your win., Connie
Veetil Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 11:12 PM
congratulations on your winning write..
Roberts Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 10:06 PM
congrats on your winning entry Deborah, last line killed me
A   Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Deborah, Congratulations with your wonderful poem ~ Always~ LINDA
Horsman Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 10:14 AM
this is clever poetry, and so enjoyable to read....
Burch Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Awww. Thank you so much 'arry!! Big hugs. Hope all is well. Love ya Deb
Eastman Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 9:23 AM
BRAVO! Absolutely wonderful... My kind od poem.
Burch Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 10:18 AM
:) thank you Carol...lol
Ryerson Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 1:44 AM
Dearest Diana..I must comment my thanks for your footle comment that you commented on...in return I commented on your comment..any comments?...Good!
Dietrich Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 7:37 PM
hahahaa. This is genius!!!! Love it!!
Burch Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 10:19 AM
LOL!! So glad you liked it Andy!! Big hugs live ya deb
Ryerson Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 2:07 PM
Well!!!...Doris!!!.. I must say I am shocked and deeply offended by your outrageous and flippant reference to the male genitalia!!...I'm sure this poor creature is now the laughing stock of the entire acorn tree...I should report you but I don't have the balls...You got some kind of sense of humor my friend! - Tim
Burch Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Oh and Tyson, go to my timeline on FB and look at his picture ;) lol. Dulcinea
Burch Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 3:58 PM
You are a funny man Tyson!! LOL!!! I got choked and lost my breath reading your comment! LOL! Big Hugss, love ya Dulcinea ;)
Ryerson Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Darn it, Daphne!...got your name wrong again didn't I?...Della, Della...rhymes with fella...got it! - Sincerely yours, Tom/Tyson/Tad...
Ellison Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 11:29 AM
ROTFLMAO!!! Still chuckling! Had to stop typing... kept hitting the wrong keys! LOL My kind of poem, my dear Deborah! Big big hugs, Jack xox
Burch Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 12:25 PM
LOL!!! So glad you enjoyed it Jack!! Big hugs back ...deb
Guzzi Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 11:21 AM
OMG what a great lighten the day poem! Francine will love it! I love your avatar! soup mail Light & Love [your co-pilot]
Burch Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Thank you co-pilot!! You're the best!!! Love you bunches
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 3:12 AM
This is so cute and clever Susan. If for the contest, I am sure it will be in the winner's circle!
Burch Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Big thanks dear Connie. Love you a bunch... Deb...(btw Susan is the other tree... Lol)
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