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Poem written for and submitted to “The Pirouette” poetry contest, Suzette Richards, sponsor, September 3, 2025

*Note: The phrase, "whet your whistle," dates back to the 14th century and was first seen in Geoffrey Chaucer's CANTERBURY TALES. (Source: copyediting.com)

GEOFF: A Whet Pirouette Poem

GEOFF: A Whet Pirouette Poem
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furry, spry squirrel, Geoff
Chaucer he doth channel
"Come and 'whet thine whistle'."
"Poof! abracadabra!"
     Really?
     Now Georgie,
     you're silly!
     be smiley,
     beguilely!

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Line Gauthier Date: 9/5/2025 9:30:00 PM Cute and fun ~ Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/6/2025 6:54:00 AM many thanks!