[Newspoetry] gnu poem

[Anne Bargar]

Friday's Forecast

	The air will not be particularly warm, but it will retain some
summer mugginess; you will want to wear an extra layer at times, but not
for long.  Variable winds will remain strong all day, bringing in a cold
front early in the afternoon.  It will appear as a line of dark clouds on
the western horizon, preceded by lighter clouds containing occasional
drizzle.  As the front approaches, there is a 100% chance that you will
hear it coming  over the cornfield across the road. The random rustle of
wind-blown corn will become steady, regular, and loud as the front
advances eastward.  There will be no accompanying lightning or thunder.
Looking up from the peppers you are picking for market, you will see a
downpour hit 150 feet down the road.  This indicates that you are next;
to keep the rain out of your face, bend over and continue picking.  The
rain will not last long; it will pelt your back and roll off your poncho.
Be prepared for your legs to get soaked.  Moving slowly down the row is
recomended to prevent your mud boots from slipping, and sending you
tumbling into the peppers.  As the rain lightens, expect the air to feel
cooler. The wind will quickly push the front eastward, gathering up summer
and carting it away.  Expect partly cloudy conditions for the rest of the
afternoon.   Iridescent blue sky will be visible through a patchwork of
dark grey clouds.