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Awe Shucks

Clam shucker yup that's me. Ice cold or hot from the pot will you take 6, 12, or 3 ? Oysters, shrimp and crabs complete the lot. Fresh seafood in summer hits the spot. Island music is what I choose to play. It makes the customers come my way. Toes tapping some dancing while they wait. To be shucked the clam and oyster's fate. The village street comes alive when I arrive. The music sets the beat as people fill the street. It's work but in a wonderful way clam shucking for my pay.

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Joann Grisetti

Date: 4/26/2012 8:01:00 AM

I do like the light style and quality inthis poem. Thanks for recommending it.

Terry L. Allen
Date: 4/26/2012 3:47:00 PM

It is a true to life experience. I was a clam shucker one summer and had a blast. Thank you for being kind enough to take my suggestion. I am so glad you liked it. May the joy of life light your way. TLee.

Deborah Burch

Date: 4/15/2012 12:10:00 AM

lol...indeed TLee!! I can see it...well done...I'm getting hungry now though....:O big hugs,love deb

Terry L. Allen
Date: 4/15/2012 1:11:00 AM

I have one or two darker poems but that isn't usually my style. It's beauty and humor for me. It 's actually fun to write a funny poem. It makes me laugh just knowing that the reader will at least chuckle. Thanks for your kind words double huggs for you.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/10/2012 5:17:00 AM

A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Terry. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol

Terry L. Allen
Date: 4/10/2012 7:18:00 AM

Thank you so much Carol for your kind welcome. I visited one of your poems in return. Thank you so much for your kindness to review my poem. I hope that you enjoyed it.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/10/2012 4:05:00 AM

oh, terry... you have the poetic beat with such lively content... smashing!.. come visit and let's share!..:) huggs!

Terry L. Allen
Date: 4/10/2012 7:20:00 AM

How sweet Nette. Thank you and I am so glad that my poem made you smile. I am sure we will share for a time to come. Thank you so much for your kind review.