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A Giant Ball of String

A friend told me that while on vacation she visited the world’s largest ball of string. It inspired me to write this poem. A giant ball of string It sat out in an open field It was the strangest thing An orb the size of who knows what A giant ball of string We laughed as we walked hand in hand Our eyes were mystified She tried to reach around the ball Me on the other side Neither of our hands could touch Still inches far apart I chuckled just a little bit Her laughter it did start When then I saw her look around She wore a sneaky grin Reached into her pocket deep Then glanced around again Her hand it held a pocket knife A shining piece of steel She then cut off a piece of string And quickly did conceal We ran away so very fast Till it was far behind Then stopped so I could figure out What she had on her mind When she reached out and took my hand Pulled out the piece of string Then tied it round my finger tight A smile it did bring I asked her tell me what it meant She answered me so true I tied it so you won’t forget That I’m in love with you

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 5/22/2017 4:31:00 PM
Just the sweetest, Chris :)
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Chris Green
Date: 5/22/2017 4:34:00 PM
Thank you so very much Kina. I am happy this one made you smile.
Date: 5/22/2017 2:41:00 PM
I love this. It's adorable and leaves one with a smile.
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Chris Green
Date: 5/22/2017 2:49:00 PM
Thank you Carole. When I heard her going on and on about this giant ball of string, I just had to write something. I am thrilled you enjoyed it.
Date: 5/22/2017 2:34:00 PM
Very sweet poem..and a special string.
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Chris Green
Date: 5/22/2017 2:37:00 PM
Thank you so much again Charmaine.
Date: 5/22/2017 1:16:00 PM
How sweet this is :) I love it, the thought and the poem.
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Chris Green
Date: 5/22/2017 2:04:00 PM
Thanks so much my friend. I am happy you liked it.
Date: 5/22/2017 11:56:00 AM
So sweet, Chris! I can wrap my heart around this on :)
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Chris Green
Date: 5/22/2017 12:06:00 PM
Thanks so much Kim. :)
Date: 5/22/2017 10:35:00 AM
This rings like true love Chris. Thanks for this wonderful piece which is a keep for me:)
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Chris Green
Date: 5/22/2017 11:40:00 AM
Thank you Anne Marie so very much for your always nice words to me.
Date: 5/22/2017 10:24:00 AM
I knew this was going to be a fun , sweet poem , seeing the title. Great one Chris :)
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Chris Green
Date: 5/22/2017 11:39:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend. I happy you had fun with this one

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