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Poem written for and submitted to “The Pirouette” poetry contest, Suzette Richards, sponsor, September 3, 2025

*Note: The phrase, "whet your whistle," dates back to the 14th century and was first seen in Geoffrey Chaucer's CANTERBURY TALES. (Source: copyediting.com)

GEOFF: A Whet Pirouette Poem

GEOFF: A Whet Pirouette Poem
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furry, spry squirrel, Geoff
Chaucer he doth channel
"Come and 'whet thine whistle'."
"Poof! abracadabra!"
     Really?
     Now Georgie,
     you're silly!
     be smiley,
     beguilely!

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Line Gauthier September 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM Cute and fun ~ sara Etgen-Baker September 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM many thanks!