Unwelcome Surprises

Beware the cold grip of fate, er, … Nate!

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Dawn surprises — overslept.
Frozen morning’s unwelcome.
Undercover? Emma slumbers.
Breakfast (ha) will be slow.
Punctual Earl’s not,
cow needs milking,
barn power’s out,
gloves missing,
hands freezing,

Sorry, Ms. Bessie!

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THEME: Surprise

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