Category Archives: surviving winter

POOR DAFFODILS!

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Jonathan Caswell

Poor daffodils bent over by snow, Bending flower buds to the ground… Freezing temperatures plant fluids slow Until warming sun comes around. – Making do, asleep on mulch Earth;’s children wait for the day…. When they’ll rise and blossom at last Like children come out to play! – Tree and bush wait patiently For eventual […]

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NO SPRING FEVER?

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

Today being first day of spring, Due to that “equinox” thing… Busy as beavers Overachievers, Are courting their next fling! – Jonathan Caswell

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HE DOES WHAT HE WANTS!

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

The Poet does what he wants, In his isolated haunts… No pretty distractions Luring exactions, Of praise for what they flaunt. – One visit most do and then, Forgotten is a return again… Hard to be happy As a lonely … Continue reading →

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DIGGING OUT THE WHEELS!

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

Digging out my wheels, Digging out my wheels, Blizzard’s end rejoicing– Digging out my wheels— – Digging out these wheels, Digging out windshields, Thankfulness voicing– Ice-bound doors unsealed! – Sunlight sure appeals, As my scraper squeals, I am now rejoicing– … Continue reading →

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WEATHER WATCHERS’ WORD

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

When weather watchers sizzle, They come up with words like “snizzle”… A combo word Sounding absurd, A mix of snow and drizzle! – Jonathan Caswell

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BLIZZARD WARNINGS

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

Forecasters said “about eight”, By six AM they were late… Picking up now To a wind and snow “POW!” Snowfall at its maximum rate! – My boss said “don’t come to work.” With a serious face–no smirk– His commute Is … Continue reading →

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MEMORIES IN MAGAZINES

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

Having some set aside, For what wasn’t denied… Purchased back issues Which brought out the tissues, Seeing of of them–he cried! – Moving from place-to-place, One lets go of stuff to find space… To live within Missing again, Certain issues … Continue reading →

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SHOPPING AFTER MIDNIGHT

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

Before this rip-roaring storm, Folks want to keep safe and warm…. Enough supplies On hand is wise, If we don’t need them–what’s the harm? – Enough for oil lamps, We have two, in case we lose “amps”… “D” batteries For … Continue reading →

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DINNER FROM A CAN

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

Canned CHEF BOYARDEE, That’s a meal to be… Protein and salt– Fat from the vault– Not for proper society! – Beefaroni the best, Their lasagna next… Ravoli various– Future precarious– Subject to sliding down necks! – Not sure of their … Continue reading →

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VELVET PAWS

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Jonathan Caswell

Velvet paws of the mist, A community kissed… Warm not raw Like cat’s paw, It lapped like a cat kissed. – Like a gentle vacuum, All snow piles were exhumed… Sucked into mist– A curious twist– Added themselves to gloom. … Continue reading →

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