-A SPUD TALE

I would like to share a tale with you
About an ongoing Spud  feud 
Between two potato families 
And the shenanigans and antics pursued

We have the Tater Family
An extremely large family indeed
Round , robust, varied , versatile, 
Availability always guaranteed

The Sweeties are the other family
Long, oval, tapered , also versatile 
Orange and a little softer on the inside
Availability,  sometimes quite the trial
 
Now, the Sweeties think the Taters common
Often heard yelling ‘You are rotund and quite frankly cheap and crass ’
Many of you are a shade of ugly unripe green
AND~
You are always getting smashed!

Well… ‘HALLO’ , responded the Taters
Have you looked in the mirror of late?
You are certainly no oil painting 
AND~
Whats that weird hairy bit at the end of you mate?

The Sweeties retaliate with fervour
Well, at least, we are healthy, special and sweet
Popular, sought after and make a delicious pie
Known as POET-ATO …..a favourite with artistes!

‘Yeah right’ ….reply the Taters 
Did you know we ARE known as the people’s spud?
Always available and at hand to help
AND~
To be quite frank Sweeties
When the male spuds wear their jackets….they are considered quite the Stud!’

Now,  this feud may always continue 
Their  differences may always be their fuel
HOWEVER~
There is one thing they will always agree on

SPUDS RULE!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodgers Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Dear Deb, Congrats on POTD, you always know how to turn an ordinary moment into a full-on grin. This little potato adventure is pure delight with the rhythm, the mischief, the way you let the story tumble forward with that signature Deb charm. Thanks for the laugh today. Blessings, Daniel
M  Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Awww thankyou, thankyou and thankyou Daniel! What a lovely comment…l am so happy it made you laugh…my work is done ha! Hope you are well….Debx
La France Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Deb, fun poem beautifully written and congratulations on the POTD honor ~
M  Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Thanks so much Constance….l value your thoughts my friend! Hope you are well….Debx
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
a delight to read...congrats on your POTD designation. Bill & I wish you well. enjoy your summer, hugs, Sara
M  Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Our winter Sara ha! Thankyou to both you and Bill for your Congratulations always appreciated! Debx
DiMino Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Delightful! Very witty. Love it...and potatoes. Congratulations. Well deserved POTD!
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Aww thanks Joe for such a nice comment! I appreciate it...Debx
Messina Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 3:26 AM
LOL- Love this, Deb. Congratulations on POTD!
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Hi Charlie….thanks you so much….happy you liked it! Debx
bard Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Hey Douglas, Tatties ….l think that's a common name for Spuds in the UK. Nothing like a good Spud in all shapes & forms! Thanks Douglas…Debx
bard Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Good day Deb A fun imaginitive write . A well deserved POTD And what is that weird hairy thing hanging at the end of him I think potatoes are called tatties in Scotland Blessings Douglas
Edmonds  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Enjoyed your Spud tale Deb. Congratulations on having received the honour of Poem of the Day… Beryl
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Thankyou so much Beryl ….glad you enjoyed! Debx
Nicole Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
' the Sweeties think the Taters common. ' : ) True, but we all know, sweet-taters rule. Cause both are irresistible in their own way. This is so cute Deb, and worthy of Poem of the Day. Congratulations, my dear ' sweet ' friend. : ) Hugs, Brandy
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A soft breeze has blown in …by the name of Brandy! Thankyou for your gracious comment my lovely friend! Debx
Harp Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Dear Deb, You know, I really believe that ... that spuds rule! I love 'em both. But I love this poem even better, because it is more clever than any potato. Perhaps this is a winning poem? I sure like it! Moon Harp
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Hi Moon Harp ….nice to meet you. Thankyou so much for your lovely comment l appreciate it! Glad you agree… ‘Spuds rule’ Debx
Smith  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
All hail the SPUD no matter their hereditary. Congratulations on POTD
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
One hundred percent Alison…Yes, All hail the mighty Spud haha! Thanks…Debx
Alhemaidy Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Hello Deb M :-) Congratulations on your nice POTD win! Have a nice day ~ AA
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Thanks A.A…..Appreciate your Congratulations my friend! Debx
Wolf Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Ha, ha, ha, ha. So creative, Deb. Congrats on 'Potato of the Day.'
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Thankyou dear BB…..yes ‘Spud of the day’ for this lady right here! Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/fun "A SPUD TALE" write/read/story. Great Ending... Loved It... Have a blessed/fun day with your wonderful win...............
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:44 AM
So glad you enjoyed it Paula…l always enjoy gettting your comments… thanks….Debx
Proxenos Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
They can be fried, or roasted or boiled, wrapped in foil for a barbecue night and as for recipes, they are endless. Sure thing my friend Spuds do rule. what a unique write loved it Deb. I HOPE YOU ARE WELL. I still live on this planet, have not forgotten you, but WW111 seems possible. Love and hugs, Jen.
M  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Jennifer YAY how lovely to see your smiling face and your lovely comment….l have missed your bright presence! Yes l am well and l hope the same for you. Thankyou….Debx
Gifford Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Congratulations on your creatively beautiful poem being featured as POTD, Deb. An excellent piece.
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Lovely to see you Zyrool and thankyou my sweet friend….l value your thoughts! Debx
Poet Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 8:05 AM
It was a pleasure reading your humorous and engaging poetry, Deb. Gratitude for the POTD.
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Hi Lasaad …..thankyou so much for your kind words….l really do appreciate it! Hope you are well….Debx
Winter Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Lol! Congratulations on POTD Dear Deb! I enjoyed reading this! Best, Anne
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Thankyou so much Anne! Happy you enjoyed! Debx
Lawless Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 5:58 AM
and that traveling spud that never left home.....steady....wait for it...the...no ..he won't go there....the ever famous..FRENCH FRY......lightly salted
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Haha that made me giggle John…Potato of the day!! Thanks…Debx
Lawless Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 5:59 AM
OH, congrats on the Potato of the Day recognition
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 5:19 AM
delightfully entertaining, Deb! Congrats on your POTD designation...Bill & I wish you well.
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Thanks Sara to both you and Bill! I appreciate your kind words! Debx
Andresen Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 3:52 AM
- ... a vivid fantasy, Deb ... with different options ... increases the pressure :))) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Hehe the spud pressure!! Thanks Sunshine! Debx
Kitchin Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Deb, a fun and entertaining poem I enjoyed reading. Congratulations on POTD.
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Thanks so much Tania…l appreciate your kind words! Debx
Willason Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
A magic write....what imagination ! Thoroufhly enjoyed. Congrats Deb for earning the POTD honour and promoting the deserved reighn of the SPUD.
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 4:16 AM
The good ole spud!! Im glad you enjoyed it Paul ….l didn't realise l had any imagination or creativity until l started having a little faith in my poetry self and got brave enough to post that first poem! Thanks my friend and “long live the spud”! Debx
Jones Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 12:52 AM
lol! A fun read Deb! Congratulations on potd honor.
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Thanks Karen….appreciate your comment my friend! …Debx
Cunningham Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Back with congratulations Deb on today's potd. Enjoy your spuds. Tom
Cunningham Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Indeed I am ,they're real tasty smeared with marmite lol Tom
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Thanks Tom….enjoy your spuds always…l’m guessing you are a roast spud man?!?! Ha….Debx
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Spuds are studs and they rule !! Give me regular French fries any day over those sweet ones!
M  Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Thanks Andrea…..jacket spuds are studs for sure! Debx
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