poetry
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WOD Challenge 09-28-21 Bittersweet Fruit
The bittersweet fruit so vibrant and wild Poisonous plant yet widely desired Herbal remedy in colorful berries Keep children away, this one is scary! Keeps witches away too, as legend would have it. Used to keep away the “evil eye” from cattle, it was hung around their necks. Ancient herbalists said it was good for… Continue reading
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WOD Challenge 09-20-21
An Unlikely Savior As I walked out onto the gallery The ship did sway and I was set free Over the side into the yawning sea By the time I caught my breath, you see The ship had sailed quite aways from me I could not believe I was stranded asea No life raft or… Continue reading
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WOD Challenge 08-23-21 Check Enclosed
Check Enclosed There once was a man named Greer “Check enclosed” were words held so dear He entered all contests Without any protests Yet never those words did he hear! Continue reading
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WOD Challenge 08-20-21 Colorful Pelicans
Pelicans are a gregarious bunch They fly all together in a hunch Brown or grey White or black Some even have pink But not usually on their back Some bills are like rainbows And others are just plain They give me such joy Flying over in a line They live a long life Maybe cause… Continue reading
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WOD Challenge 08-17-21 Egg-streme Situation
The eggs are getting frightened They don’t want to be eaten They claim they’ve been infected So that they won’t be beaten. “Please don’t fry or dye me”, They cried out as a whole But Sally just ignored them Cracking each one in a bowl. Too bad she ate the tasty guys For what she… Continue reading
