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A Cup Runneth Over

When I was only nine, I came to your aid. My teacher needed help, to find you a good home. A parakeet was for me, I had never had one. A cup of coffee was my breakfast, it got me on my way to school. You were flying around, then landed on the table to sit with me. Before it knew it, you had jumped on the cup rim. You started to drink, a cup runneth over. Coffee spilling over, right into my saucer. From then on, we enjoyed our morning cup of coffee. Date Written:7/4/2022 Note: True Story.

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 12/11/2022 3:11:00 PM

Paula, I can just see the two of you My parents managed a hotel in south Ga. Imagine the travelers surprise when in front of their lounge chairs, walked my white duck, Ricky ... tame as our dog Gave the northerners something to talk about. LOL. Loved your poem. Girl after my heart.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/16/2022 9:09:00 AM

Sorry this is so late getting to you. Thank You, for reading/writing. Ricky sounds like fun. Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2022 1:09:00 PM

What an adorable story. I enjoyed this.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/17/2022 11:06:00 AM

Thank You, for your visit/writing. Glad you like this true fun write about my bird. He was very smart and he was family. Have a very blessed day...................

Anil Deo

Date: 7/11/2022 10:09:00 PM

How 'bout that! But ... My Kaalnek Chicken, 3 months old now, comes in whenever my door is open. Wants a snack. Sometimes getting on the table. Animals can be family Halleluja

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/12/2022 11:01:00 AM

Thank You, for your visit/writing. Glad you like this true fun write. Animals can be smart. Yes, "Animals can be family." Have a very blessed day...................

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/6/2022 10:34:00 AM

Delightful imagery, Paula, but nine years old and drinking coffee for breakfast? Very advanced for your age, I'd say. I didn't start drinking coffee until I was in college.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/6/2022 12:50:00 PM

Thank You, for your visit/writing. Glad you like this write. I started drinking coffee at 3 years old and never stopped. Now I also love tea. Both hot or cold. Have a very blessed day...................

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 7/4/2022 9:59:00 AM

Paula, this is such a charming and heartwarming story~you are so tender hearted. Good luck in the contest. :)Paulette

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/4/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thank You, for your visit/writing and for your good luck. Glad you like this fun parakeet write/story. Have a very blessed day...................

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/4/2022 9:45:00 AM

What a lovely story Paula, how sweet that you shared coffee every morning with your parakeet… All the best, Belle

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/4/2022 10:14:00 AM

Thank You, for your visit/writing. Glad you like my parakeet friend write/story. Have a very blessed day...................