0 Ode To The Valley Drought

Ode to the valley drought
A new record without rain, what's that about?

No need this year to fish or scout
For my rod-n-real usual: bass, carp and trout.

Ode to the valley drought
Only brings me more thirst, when I whine, pout and shout!

Ahead of us all . . .a long hot summer
Missing the moisture already. . . bummer.

Ode to the valley drought Seems the only way out; prayers and rain dance, the latter perhaps sure to cast doubt.

To the pools, lakes & rivers with new toys we so often tout; whether recreation or relaxation, a yearly ritual indeed, for the truly devout.

Ode to the valley drought No worries of the next election or political clout; I'm content, only temporarily; with umbrella, Ipod, sunglasses, Uhhm . . . Oh! . . and bottle of cold Oatmeal Stout.

--Alexander F., 47