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I've Got Beef With a Groundhog

A poem responding to Mikeydred's February prompt

By Marilyn GloverPublished 12 months ago 1 min read
Image created by Marilyn Glover with Canva Design

Six more weeks of Winter

Where is that little twit?

Yeah, he was just doing his job

But, I think he should quit

Groundhog, oh, groundhog

where did you go?

I am trudging and tromping

Through six inches of snow

Bats in my belfry

Hmmm...

I just want relief

So, this half-batty chic

Is declaring a beef

Beef with the groundhog

And his shadow-based news

Beat feet, little fellow

Mama's got on her running shoes

To catch you and scold you

My number one task

To make you retract

Your dumb little notion-

An extended Winter forecast

I'm shivering, I'm cold

Tired of New York's wonky weather

I am a reasonable gal

We can work this out together

Hide, if you will

Laugh at my grief

But I'm coming for you, groundhog

With you, I've got beef

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My poem is an entry in Mikeydred's February prompt found here👇

The groundhog saw his shadow this year, indicating six more weeks of Winter. While my silly little poem is all just in the name of fun, Spring doesn't officially begin until Thursday, March 20. So, I suppose it's not rocket science to expect more wintry weather.

Thanks, Mikeydred for hosting your prompts, and thanks to all who read!

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About the Creator

Marilyn Glover

Poet, writer, & editor, writing to uplift humanity. A Spiritual person who practices Reiki and finds inspiration in nature.

Mother of four, grandmother of two, British American dual citizen living in the States

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  • Shirley Belk11 months ago

    I love this so much! Reminds me of Dr. Seuss, it's so good.

  • L.I.E11 months ago

    Haha dang, not 6 more weeks! I got beef now too. Lol such a fun read.

  • Hahahahahahahaha this made me chuckle! Loved your poem!

  • Mark Graham12 months ago

    Groundhog Day is all fun and traditional pomp and circumstance. As you mentioned there is always six more weeks of winter from groundhog day on. Good job.

  • This is great and thank you fro joining in

  • Kendall Defoe 12 months ago

    Canada hears you and understands...

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