February, Raspberry, February, Raspberry (poem) by Phyllis Jean Green on AuthorsDen

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Not talkin' fruit, if you get what I mean.
First of all, that name. Feb-ROO-air-ee?
What's that about? Temps in the teens
Here'bouts. Gray toppa gray-topp--...ayiiieee!

Got Valentine's Day, but how much candy
Can you wolf? Pre-owned roses cost, too,
You know. Better keep your Visa card handy
If anything was left after the holidays. . .pooh!

Got no money, and forget what's on cable.
Look outside and sleet is slinging ice.
What does the month bring to the table?
Orphan Annie hair from high humidity..."nice!'

Rather be alive 'n' not, I s'pose.
Got library books to keep me comp'ny.
Not too many runs yet in my pantyhose,
And it's cozy in bed, even if it's lumpy.

Takes whatcha gets, ain' that right?
Feb-roo-ary gives good crocus sometimes.
Think I'll light me some candles tonight.
Snuggle with Honeybunch an'...a l'il wine?

Month's just a month, season's just a season.
Got someone t'love and a roof over my head.
When you think about it, who needs a reason
To ignore the calendar & just hop in bed?

:_ :_ :_ :_ :_ :_ :_

Reviewed by Regis Schilken

Reviewed on March 14, 2011

You got the right idea here. When things get too complicated or too overwhelming, just hop under them nice warm covers and snuggle with a pillow!

rege

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on February 13, 2011

Reads like a plan... I plan to leap into the warmth of March.

Ron

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on February 12, 2011

Great tongue-in-cheek, Pea,
and a very refreshing alternative perspective.
Stay in bed, Girl, except when you need to...write.

John

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

♥♥♥

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Gosh blimey, you wake up with a lump in bed too? It's a sign of good health, you know.

Yup VD is just a big, big con. To double the prices in hotels, restaurants (and halve the size) cards and make losers like me feel even worse. ;)

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on February 11, 2011

I certainly hope you are not planning on getting out of bed when you have every reason to stay warm and in it.
Amor

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

This is so beautifully self-aware, Phyllis. I can't think of anything more sensible and of course there is nothing better!
Happy Valentines Day,
Christine

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Not me! Sometimes the wiffer has other plans tho' Patrick

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Ahhhh, Phylissssss.

red is the rose
and so is me nose
i'd ask you to share me jug o' wine
and be me valentine

but alas it appears you're busy.
you're in good form (shape) as always.

-gene.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

sounds lovely to me!

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Adorable and very inspired...I don't have me a honey for Valentine's Day, so I just send out love to all that I know...it's okay!
Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Oh my Lovely writing sweet lady..stay safe and well..Hugsss

Reviewed by TONY NERONE

A lighter side look at the lovers day named after St.Valentine. I have no one to send flowers or candy. Although I wish somebody would send me a box of chocolates. The contents will be gone in less than an hour. Maybe I will just buy myself a candy bar!
Excellent writing, Phyllis.
Namaste

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Month's just a month, season's just a season.
Got someone t'love and a roof over my head.
When you think about it, who needs a reason
To ignore the calendar & just hop in bed?

Methinks Febrooary is over-rated, anyhoo. LOL But your words, your delightful words, make me crawl out from under the covers and see the sunshine. Thank you, (((Pea))). Love this, and you --

(((HUGS))), Karla.