Calendar Whippet
By Darren M. Grine
January starts off with a brand new year
A time of resolutions along with revelry and cheer
The whippet is ready to party no matter if it's there or here
February is the month of token love
The day of hearts is celebrated near and above
A whippet’s affection is a shoe in and fits like a glove
March bustles in like a roaring lion
Flying a kite can be done while effortlessly trying
A whippet soaring in the wind is impressively defying
April says that springtime is in the air
A day of foolish tricks is this month's affair
The whippet hunts for eggs instead of chasing a hare
May brings rain showers and sunshine
A fresh new beginning is springtide's sign
The whippet will frolic and nap during this time
June is a time of vacations and sunny days
If it’s poolside parties or catching summer rays
The whippet will showboat and sport its crazy ways
July has the stretch where it's extremely hot
Fireworks on the fourth and picnics are always sought
The whippet outruns the swelter by lounging in a shaded spot
August has the dog days of summer's heat
With the hot season winding down it can be an added treat
No matter what the weather is, a whippet’s desire is hard to beat
September's Indian summer is so often tranquil
Mild days and the turning of leaves are ever so colorful
As autumn arrives, the free spirited whippet parades so fanciful
October says that warm weather is a thing of the past
This month’s celebration children go trick or treating for a blast
Be wary, the whippet will make those succulent treats disappear so fast
November is the month of being thankful and gracious
We gather with family and feast on a dinner that is delicious
Sitting by the table, the whippet expects everybody to be gratuitous
December brings snow and the long awaited holiday
Colorful lights, decorated homes and trees are everywhere on display
Underneath the tree are presents and this is where the whippet will stay
Copyright ©2004 Darren M. Grine
Poem cannot be used without the written consent of the author.