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Feb
28

In Memory of Frozen Pipes

A haiku and bright flowers to tempt Spring from her frosty bed…..

I am either inspired or procrastinating…. Okay, okay, I know the answer to that one.

Spring lifts sleepy eyes.
Pipes in a battered farmhouse
whisper, “Good morning!”

Or, I have a variation on that.

Spring stirs lazy eyes.
Pipes in a pissed-off farmhouse
spit, “Get your ass up!”

Which one do you prefer?:weather:

Posted by Suzanne McMinn on February 28, 2007  

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  1. 2-28
    11:31
    am

    Definitely the second. :razz:

  2. 2-28
    1:32
    pm

    Oh number 2 in no uncertain terms

  3. 2-28
    5:34
    pm

    Most definitely the second. The flowers are gorgeous. I just noticed I have some bulbs beginning to grow but it’s still a little early.

  4. 3-1
    6:07
    pm

    beautiful flowers :smile:

  5. 3-2
    7:54
    am

    This morning, I’d prefer to hear the first, lol.




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