Groundhog Day

by Sharon Siegelman

The groundhog is an animal
Whose home is underground.
On Groundhog Day he goes outside
To have a look around.

He does not have a calendar.
He does not have a clue.
But on February second
He just knows what to do.

A groundhog must be ready
To do his job each year.
Please tell me, Mr. Groundhog,
Do you think spring is near?