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A Garden Party

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When the sunshine burns off the morning dew
And the flowers unfold and smile
Then we gnomes will be ready to do what we must do
We'll prepare for the party with style

We'll get out our scythes and trim a patch of lawn
Haul out our toadstool chairs and bunting
We've been ironing the table covers since the break of dawn
We find it far more fun than fishing and than hunting

The food will be delightful, as we've made a special stew
With peaches, garlic mushrooms and mint sauce
The drink will be amazing, as it's quite a special brew
Made with just the same ingredients, of course

We've party games a-plenty, yes we've thought of everything
There's a four-leaved clover in amongst the shamrocks
We'll need some luck as the tables like to wander off and sing  
But we’ll supervise while dozing on our hammocks

We've invited all the fairies and the pixies and the elves
You're welcome too - to miss it would be tragic
And though the goblins are not coming - they will entertain themselves
They have lent to us their iPod and some magic



Written 23rd June 2016 for this contest... http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/little_people_8034

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 6/22/2016 9:27:00 PM
David, a delightful poem full of whimsy and flowing rhyme. Your use of humor adds to the enjoyment of reading this poem. You put a smile on my face. Thanks so much for sharing.
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David Lindsay
Date: 6/22/2016 9:35:00 PM
Thanks very much, Sonia :) Glad it reads ok - I've added audio as I thought some of it might be a bit awkward to scan without.

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