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Snow Day Blues

The Unnecessary Line Challenge

By Gregory PaytonPublished about 3 hours ago 1 min read
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mother nature cast her spell of Winter

is it of Godly beauty or is it sinister

it has been melting like a draining blister

but wait- what does the forecast have in mind

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we haven't seen a Winter storm in the last years gone by

almost a foot of snow we say with a sigh

the warm temperatures melted the snow and that is no lie

but wait-what does the forecast have in mind

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the Spring season begins with the vernal eqinox

we shoveled the snow, and broke ice up by hand

we even felt like we were in no man's land

the snow plow got the ticker tape band

but wait -what the the forecast have in mind

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did Phil the groundhog get it right, in the early morn

is he easily the brunt of scorn

with the warm temperature did they think he got it wrong

but wait -what did the forecast have in mind

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it seems Phil had it right after all

his shadow was seen big and tall

it appears Groundhog Phil won't be taking a fall

from grace, that is, and Phil's job is secure after all

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We have snow predicted for Sunday February 22, 2026 ---- 5 to 7 inches

But wait, that is not all, -- We also have snow predicted for Monday, February 23, 2026, 3-4 inches.

I had heard of people say-" fire that rodent!!!!!!!"

I think Phil's job is safe after all!!!!!!!

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About the Creator

Gregory Payton

I am retired Air Force. I like to write poetry, and about the economy, and about current event. I have lost a lot in my life and I also write about processing grief.

I hope you find my work interesting.

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  • Komalabout 2 hours ago

    This is a fun, playful winter poem! ❄️ I love how you built that rhythm with the repetition. Snow days might be chilly, but your lines warm the heart—keep shoveling words like this!

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