February Forecast


     A wary old ground-hog came out to
     Show his face; he saw his 
     Shadow on the 
     Snow the day before he hoped to
     End his hibernation.  Did he vow to
     Extend his nap and foresake the
     Chill of !
     Shiversville and
     Snooze some
     More, not to emerge for
     Six more wintry 
     Weex until the vernal
     Equinox?
     Awshux!

    
     Notes: Written Feb 1-5, 1983.  Rewritten Jan. 27, 1984.
            Mailed to Penwomen Jan. 30, 1984 for a contest.