Great effort, but you haven't convinced ME !
...Wayne
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> Subject: Re: [OM] Sub-Zero Sunset
>
> > Pretty to look at
> > Delightfully bold
> > Wouldn't want to be there
> > It's much too cold.
>
>
> Living life in the north is challenging at times Unending winter cold,
darkness
> and snow are crimes Sacrifices are made to spouse and family But the
> photography is rhapsody.
>
> When the days are short and the thermometer is busted Seat warmers are
> turned up and the windows are crusted We remember that this is just for a
> season as spring is coming Sunsets at midnight, and everyone and
everything
> is humping.
>
> To stay is insanity, to leave is foolish The natives hunt for variety, but
life is
> fish I leave those to others, as pictures are my muse Asked to move to
> Maryland was quickly refused.
>
> How long I stay is question indeed
> Just one photo more, is my sign of greed When the days get longer, hikes
do
> too Just watch your step to avoid the bear poo.
>
> You may never leave, the partner fumed
> If I die, the body should be exhumed
> The north is a mystery, it's draw is magical I can't leave, no matter how
> practical.
>
> Winter cold is harsh, roads covered with snow Away from Anchorage the
> winds do blow But when you wake up, pull open the shades to reveal A
> miracle happens and the dream is real.
>
> Discovery Channel displays weird folks on TV Driving snow-machines and
> even a Humvee Crab fishing, salmon, halibut rock Just meet me down at the
> dock.
>
> We put up with what seems like nine months of winter For those three short
> months of glorious weather It's too cold, too dark, to remote say
nattering
> nabobs Those very people, haven't eaten Moose Kabobs
>
> I may move from Alaska one day
> In a box, a resurrection, or in Santa's sleigh I love it here, I can't
leave too
> soon Maybe when I'm a blubbering baboon.
>
> Eagles soar and glide past the house
> Looking for small puppies, perhaps a mouse In summer, the bears are
> plentiful Be careful, lest you be a mouthfull.
>
> In the meantime, enjoy no taxes
> But business down south requires faxes
> The earth shakes, volcanos roar
> Everywhere else is such a boor.
>
> Alaska isn't for everybody I must admit
> An adventure they wish to forget
> I'm not everybody, my life complex
> But my photography, I like to flex.
>
> Living anywhere else I can't imagine
> When I leave the house, I start the engine Pointing the car to the airport
to
> leave on a flight Brings back memories of the south that give me a fright.
>
> One day I'll leave and not come back
> Accepting that thought is something I lack You see, Alaska is special,
never
> bland I'm thankful to God for time in this land.
>
> AK Schnozz
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