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Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. Leonard Cohen

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

How the Weather Saved Civilization

image by Salvatore Vuono via freedigitalphotos.net 

What would we do without the weather?
What would we discuss when we're together?
Imagine if anyone ever did find
The thoughts that were actually there in your mind?

What if instead of "This rain is a mess!"
You walked up and stated, "I sure hate your dress!"
Instead of commenting, "Today sure is hot!"
You called up your Mom and said, "I hope you rot!"

Consider the chaos that would ensue
If these scenarios came to be true:

You don't ask your boss, "How's the weather out there?"
You ask her with interest, "How's your affair?"
Instead of a shiver and "Oh boy, it's cold!"
Upon seeing your mom in law, say, "You look old!"

So a chat about weather's not really a bore
For conversing about it is truly much more
It's not just about making lame social drivel
Talk about weather is what keeps us civil!