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Drowning Ivy

Here she comes again with that dingy pink watering can I’m soaked as it is; I’ve tried to tell her, STOP WATERING! But no, thirsty or not, I’d better get ready for it Now Lily doesn’t mind, Peace Lily, that is, she drinks a lot And that’s her business but I’m turning brown down to the roots Hey Lily, wake up girl; I don’t like to talk but, PASSED OUT AGAIN! As for me, is a little soil test too much to ask for? It’s a bit ticklish, a finger in a sensitive spot But she’d know that we are all not thirsty at the same time Well, for now, back to her favorite game, DROWNING IVY! 9/18/17

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John Michaels

Date: 10/7/2017 5:43:00 AM

Great humour coming through on this one, Mike. Unfortunately, I have no green thumb so occasionally my plants get a bit of a double-drenching!! Congrats on your win! Regards, John.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/7/2017 6:23:00 AM

Thanks John, I'm so glad you liked it!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/28/2017 7:32:00 AM

Back to congratulate! Hugs! xomo :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/28/2017 9:38:00 AM

Thanks so much Maureen!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/28/2017 4:05:00 AM

Dropping back with my congrats and thanks for my first giggle of the day:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/28/2017 9:37:00 AM

Thanks again Jan xxxooo

Constance La France

Date: 9/28/2017 1:53:00 AM

Mike, I love this personification, well done and congratulations on your win !

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/28/2017 9:37:00 AM

Thank you so much Broker Wings !!!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 9/27/2017 11:19:00 PM

This is superb, Mike, and I adore the direction you took with this - humorous and whimsical ... enjoyed it very much, my friend! Blessings and congrats on your well-earned win! :-)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/28/2017 9:37:00 AM

Thank you and the very same to you!

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/27/2017 8:48:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Mike! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/28/2017 9:36:00 AM

Thanks, Heidi, to you as well!!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/27/2017 8:41:00 PM

That last line - priceless! As bad as waterboarding! Poor Ivy! Congrats on your win! :) Kim

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/28/2017 9:36:00 AM

Thanks so much, Kim!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/18/2017 6:41:00 PM

This is great little humor here, Mike. I enjoyed this personification of the drowning ivy!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/18/2017 8:16:00 PM

Thanks much Andrea '

Silent One

Date: 9/18/2017 3:40:00 PM

This one made me smile, this is clever.. great personification..

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/18/2017 3:50:00 PM

Thanks so much, Silent one!xxxoo

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 9/18/2017 3:40:00 PM

You are the voice of every plant I ever destroyed from over-watering. How I wish I could have those chances back because they contained Beautiful roses.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/18/2017 3:51:00 PM

Yes, I learned the hard way too !!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/18/2017 3:06:00 PM

lovely personification Mike and I love the ending lol!:-0 hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/18/2017 3:19:00 PM

Thanks, Jan

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/18/2017 2:53:00 PM

Lol awesome! That's what I would hear if only, as I kill my succulents with kindness. xomo!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/18/2017 3:20:00 PM

Thanks Maureen!