The sun it doth rise
and the sky's shining blue
we are left wondering
what is to do

too early to plant
to late to go sledding
and were pretty bored
curled up in the bedding

spring fever is here
we all have our share
and it only gets worse
when the weather is fair

so start making plans
to fill the whole season
ere autumn returns
and you remember the reason

I can't think of anything to say
perhaps its another's turn today...

As long as the odds
remain the same
people continue
to play the game

through winning and loss
the value is not
the collection of things
you have or not got

It's the game itself
you've come to enjoy
whether you're skilled
or it is just a toy

the important thing is to play

A pheasant crossed the road today
Not too far in front of my truck did it stray
And oddly, all I could think of to say
was GET OUTTA THE ROAD! - YOUR NOT A F#%$^&@ CHICKEN!

Winter leaves on broken wing
Springtime birds now come to sing
Grass and flower soon following
Warmth is coming at last.

In feckless humour he walks away
Winter knows he cannot stay
and even though his mood is grey
He slowly fades from sight.

Dancing in, shining bright
rescuing us from our plight
springtime spreads her beauteous light
and smiles upon us all.

Whether rain or shining sun
springtime has only begun
while it snizzles* outside now
winter takes yet one more bow

but beneath the clouds of gray
shades of green still grow today
herbs and flowers sprouting strong
grace our tables before long

Robins return merrily
geese fly north for all to see
ice is melting far and wide
and we're no longer stuck inside.


* Snizzles - commonly thought of as a combination of the words snow and drizzles, it actually is an onomatopoeia of the sneezing sound made when it is inhaled directly when looking up to ask the gods "What the H#%$ is falling out of the sky now?".

(subtext is a tribute to Terry Pratchet, keep writing as long as you can)

There has to be someone else out there
or is it that no-one else out there cares
to see how this little tribe fares
or is it that nobody else dares...

I swear....