Donut Hole

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Who can describe Nothing? 
Clue—it’s a little tricky to define. 
For you see, Nothing is Something. 
To disagree you should promptly decline.
If your notion is nothing is not anything,
That is somewhat asinine.

Take a donut hole for example.
Make sure my remarks sound snide.
Do not linger If the hole is ample 
For your finger to fitly abide. 
If so, the hole, your theory does trample. 
Has the donut now injured your pride?

I say holes are definitely something. 
I may step in a hole and break a leg. 
How could this be if the hole is nothing? 
This is my plea, kind Sir, I beg.
A hole is not Nothing—it’s Something.
An orifice is something in a keg.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 11/21/2015 3:44:00 PM
well said, lol
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Date: 7/30/2015 2:51:00 PM
Congrats on your win, James :)
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James Tate
Date: 7/30/2015 5:42:00 PM
Thank you, Laura
Date: 7/30/2015 1:26:00 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning work James! Amazing!
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James Tate
Date: 7/30/2015 5:46:00 PM
Thanks. Should I offer free samples of the most empty part of the doughnut? :)
Date: 7/29/2015 2:17:00 PM
Cute! Congrats on your win! ~lee
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James Tate
Date: 7/29/2015 2:42:00 PM
Thx Lee.
Date: 7/28/2015 10:50:00 PM
Love this insightful reasoning and poetry . Solid 7 on this gem. Bravo!!!! What to do when in a very bad hole? First thing-STOP DIGGING!! lol
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James Tate
Date: 7/29/2015 1:36:00 PM
Thank you Robert for you kind remarks.
Date: 7/27/2015 11:42:00 AM
I used to think that money was made by saving material on mini-skirts. Now I know that money is also made by making holes! Love your sense of humour, James. A 7rating for you! // paul
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James Tate
Date: 7/29/2015 1:37:00 PM
Thanks Paul.
Date: 7/27/2015 9:15:00 AM
James, this is so descriptive! you made me remember one of my old poems hole of a doughnut.. :D! opposite of yours.. :D!!~Olive ELoisa
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James Tate
Date: 7/27/2015 5:45:00 PM
Thanks Olive. Have you posted your doughnut poem?
Date: 7/25/2015 10:42:00 AM
Cute one..Enjoyed reading this one today..The donut company makes lots on donut holes every day..LOL..Thanks for the visit and kind review..Sara
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James Tate
Date: 7/25/2015 12:49:00 PM
You have a sense of humor, I see. Thanks
Date: 7/21/2015 7:32:00 PM
hey, this is SUPER CLEVER. Wish I had thought of it!!
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James Tate
Date: 7/21/2015 7:46:00 PM
Thanks, you are kind, Andrea.
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