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Date abd tune written: 19,37   Jan 25, 2026

Not for the Contest Seven By Seven

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A Childhood Memory

I loved margarine so much,
excellent for my breakfast;
Got one at our kitchen sink,
In yellow box, looked yummy!
I took my sandwich and knife,
spread thickly on it.. once, twice -

Mom cried, “That’s dishwashing paste!”
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Daniel Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Wonderful twist, Len:)
Gasun Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Thank you so much my dear poet friend. Nice to see you again, I'm trying to write another one as I've another one inspired by the given contest theme. Again, thanks a lot and see you around. Hugs God bless.
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