Catching Snowflakes (Without Punxsutawney Phil) on Groundhog Day

Winter Morning Poem
by Ogden Nash
Winter is the king of showmen
Turning tree stumps into snow men
And houses into birthday cakes
And spreading sugar over lakes
Smooth and clean and frosty white
The world looks good enough to bite
That's the season to be young
Catching snowflakes on your tongue
Snow is snowy when it's snowing
I'm sorry it's slushy when it's going

PS - Although the FiveSibes didn't see any shadows (just drifts of snow!) or Punxsutawney Phil, Happy Groundhog Day to all! 

Comments

  1. Jack & MooFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    What a lovely poem, just perfect fur the weather! We've been tasting snowflakes here too, and crunching on bits of the icy crust. we drove with mom to the store, looked like we were driving thru rivers of slush!
    Happy Groundhog Day to woo too!

    jack & moo

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  2. Golden Woofs! SUGARFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Woof! Woof! LOVE the POEM ... YES Spring is coming SOON!!! Even though I enjoyed playing in the snow I am ready for spring weather. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  3. SagiraFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    So happy Phil didn't see his shadow.

    Great shot. :)

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    The poem is great! We're really glad Phil didn't see his shadow either!

    Elyse and Riley

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  5. ♥I am Holly♥February 2, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What a beautiful poem! We are glad Phil didn't see his shadow and hope that spring is here soon! Lots of love, Debbie and Holly

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  6. The Daily Pip February 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Happy Groundhog's day! I am not sure I trust Phil this time around. We got 21 inches of snow last night. Hurry up, spring!

    Your pal, Pip

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  7. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥February 2, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Great poem, great pic! Ciara likes to pounce on the snowflakes as they hit the ground:) She IS one silly girl.

    Mom is elated with Phil's report, but not us.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  8. LorenzaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Snow is pawesome... in pictures!
    I am waiting for the spring to come soon!
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  9. Pup FanFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Happy Groundhog Day to you!

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  10. jenFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    What a perfect poem!!
    The Newfs are bummed that Phil didn't see his shadow!!!

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  11. WyattFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Nice Poem!
    Enjoy your Sibe-a-rific weather!

    Wyatt

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  12. Teddy BearFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Such a great photo and a great poem.:) Happy Ground Hog Day to you all!:)

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

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  13. SukaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Were you able to catch a snowflake, or two, on your tongue?! Great picture!

    Such a great poem with splendid imagery. I love anything and everything that has to do with snow. Thank you for sharing!

    Suka

    p.s. The icicle photos from your last post are beautiful!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    That is a pawesome poem...and very fitting to the picture! Can the sibes tell me what snow tastes like?!? Is it like sugar???
    xxx Oz

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  15. RemingtonFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Great poem! And spring doesn't sound like it's far off.

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  16. ForPetsSakeFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Lovely poem...I remember catching those snowflakes on my tounge, and having them melt dangling from my eyelashes...

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  17. Trixie, Lily, and Sammy-JoeFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    You snowdogs must be in paradise with this weather! :)

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