Ode to the Hog of Grounding

 

On Groundhog Day, the rodent sees

His shadow on the ground then flees

Back to his burrow, safe and sound,

And so Winter hangs around.

 

(Or is it SHE? Die Deitsche say

GrundSAUsdag all on that day.)

 

Hence, the paradox. O'ercast skies

Cast no shadows when rodents rise;

And so announce the coming spring

With all the pleasures rodents bring.

 

Burma Shave!