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Billy and Me

I have a plant growing in my yard It always keeps me on my guard I planted it outside my door Now I don't go out anymore. It started small but it grew fast Soon a shadow it would cast. I with held water, pruned it back But its rapid growing wouldn't slack. I just decided to pull it out When I heard it wail and shout "Oh, no, you dare not mess with me Or my next meal you will be." I am frightened and scared silly To make amends I named it Billy Billy and I get along all right It grows six inches every night So that's my tale, I swear its true I'd never, ever lie to you To grow your plants you must have stealth Gardening can be hazardous to your health

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 9/10/2008 5:46:00 AM
Wow this was a great piece..something surely behind the humorous words.
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Date: 9/10/2008 5:45:00 AM
~lol~ Very cute! Some things in our yard grow so fast and get so huge, it actually is a bit frightening. Enjoyed! Love, Shar
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Date: 9/9/2008 4:25:00 PM
Patricia - very cleaver poem - Tell Billy I said to be kind or all break our the roundup on him - big smile - God Bless
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