But But But

Grandma,
I know
you know
that it's my
ultimate favorite
but I must refuse to eat it
I am too afeared
because today
looking straight at me
there is a 
S H A R K 
in my bowl 
of alphabet soup



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Kiser Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 10:37 AM
Oh my, now that's got to be a winner! Good luck.
Gauthier Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 8:38 PM
LOL there will be many gems. Thanks for your vote of confidence, ML. Most appreciated.
Godwin Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 6:22 PM
That's cute. CayCay
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 7:24 PM
Thanks, CayCay. Much appreciated.
Smith Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Not the shark! Good one Line, best wishes...
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 7:24 PM
Yes, the dreaded shark!
Hinshaw Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Great entry for the contest, Line! Merry Christmas to you and your family - Bob
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 7:24 PM
Thanks, Bob. Much appreciated. Best wishes.
Mcguire Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 12:06 PM
Great! Love the idea of this poem.
Mcguire Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 8:33 PM
My heritage is from Kentucky I understand "Afeared". I would refuse too!
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 7:25 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Timothy.
Green Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 9:47 AM
This was really cool Line. Best wishes in the contest
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 7:25 PM
Thanks, Chris. Most appreciated.
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