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Country Boy eating Corn By Norman Rockwell

Gran stands over me whilst I eat my corn gee, I’ve hated corn since I was born, but my Grandma says it's good for me so she’s cooked a huge pile for my tea! Gold kernels get stuck between my teeth all my friends laugh at me especially Keith. He’s lucky he doesn’t have to eat the stuff, I’m sick of eating corn I’ve truly had enough! I wish that I could be like all the other boys I have to tow the line, mustn’t make a noise, I’ve lived with Grandma since I lost my Ma and Pa So in all honesty my Grandma’s a real super star! Image 3 chosen Realism Art Poetry Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper 10/4/19

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Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2019 5:24:00 PM

Nicely done verse, Jan. Some grandmas are real stars :) Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/23/2019 12:52:00 PM

Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 2nd place win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:37:00 PM

thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/23/2019 7:45:00 AM

This was humorous and touching too! Congratulations, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:37:00 PM

thanks so much Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/21/2019 7:59:00 PM

You took it different from me, a boy hating it . I LOVE corn on the cob. This is GREAT work, Jan. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:36:00 PM

I love it too Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/7/2019 6:54:00 AM

I can’t imagine hating corn! That platter full makes me hungry! So true the kernels get stuck between teeth as do their popped cousins! <3 Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:35:00 PM

I love corn with butter - hubby not so keen so its more for me:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/6/2019 1:53:00 PM

- Grandma wants him to be big and strong - A wonderful poem, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:34:00 PM

thanks so much Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2019 2:26:00 PM

Jan, your poem is perfect and amazing !

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:34:00 PM

aww thanks so much Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/5/2019 1:46:00 AM

A wonderful poem of dislike, yet such love for grandma. love this Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:32:00 PM

Thanks Harry I found it quite an emotional poem to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/4/2019 10:09:00 PM

I love corn, but loved your poem more. It's a wonder. Bless you, dear Jan. Hugs and love, Gina

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:32:00 PM

Thanks Regina:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 10/4/2019 9:15:00 PM

No corn for me!...Wonderful write I like how it ends...Gl in the contest Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:30:00 PM

thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Ts Poetry

Date: 10/4/2019 6:26:00 PM

He's lucky to have her Jan. I'm liking the different takes on the pic

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2019 4:30:00 PM

thanks TS:-) hugs jan xx

Debra Squyres

Date: 10/4/2019 5:36:00 PM

I always looked forward to the early picked corn... sooo sweet and juicy. I love your story line in your poem. I, myself, am struggling with one for number 2.. I think I'm struggling to understand what "Realism" is in as far as poetry. I've read examples but they have only confused me more. lol Best of luck !! I'd give this a top reward !!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2019 7:03:00 AM

I just wrote and hope with the contests Debra:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/4/2019 4:56:00 PM

You wrote about corn without being corny! That must be a winner! Good luck! (n.b. raw corn is a better treat) Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2019 7:02:00 AM

I've never tried it raw I love it boiled with lots of butter:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/4/2019 4:31:00 PM

Hi Jan, You penned a good one for the contest theme. It seems as though you was in his head. I enjoy corn but I must admit I don't like when it get stuck between my teeth. You sure do well in the contest. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2019 7:01:00 AM

I adore corn on the cob but my hubby doesn't eat it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 10/4/2019 4:12:00 PM

He might not like it but the dog sure looks interested in some. : ) This was cute Jan. Best wishes in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2019 7:00:00 AM

Thanks chris:-) Hugs Jan xx