Yes, the calendar says that February 2 is Groundhog’s Day. So what’s that to me? I may be a German groundhog but I am NOT getting up for any festivities, especially for Candlemas. I must finish hibernating and am feeling all tuckered out…now please, just let me sleep!
What in tarnation is all that commotion atop my burrow? Stop ringing that #punxsutawney% bell up there! I thought Gobbler’s Knob was a peaceful neighborhood but it’s gone to the prairie dogs, I say. There’s no shadow of a doubt, I’ve had my phil of winter in these parts already!
winter’s soft shadow
falls upon snowy landscape
seek comfort of hearth
Frank hosts haibuns at dVerse poets in observance of Groundhog’s Day…
a poem in my pocket 
Feb 21, 2025 @ 09:48:31
I’m sorry I’m so late! This is a sheer delight! Brava!
Feb 21, 2025 @ 13:52:40
I’m glad you liked it, Frank 🙂
Feb 12, 2025 @ 19:40:12
I love this, Lynn! the groundhog’s personality is hilarious.
Feb 16, 2025 @ 14:03:28
I’m so glad you like it…thanks, Sara!
Feb 11, 2025 @ 07:16:38
This made me smile, I love the curmudgeonly nature of – leave me alone
Feb 05, 2025 @ 09:01:41
Delightful.
Feb 05, 2025 @ 13:50:49
Glad you enjoyed it, Bob 🙂