If You Weren'T Such a Nut Meg

She had so many chances
     Yet she kept muffin it up
Butter intentions were good
     Just not much coffee in her cup

Couldn’t make a good decision
     Too much waffling back and forth
Always peppered with doubt
     Should she head south, no maybe north

Still, she was fun at a party
     I would say, hummus a tune
She’d say, "Icing because I’m happy"
     As the words began to croon

Maybe that’s what’s most important
     Omelet let her off the hook
So she’s always in a pickle
     Doesn’t do things by the book

Once again, I’m gonna help her
     Since she is such a good egg
I said, girl, you’d go much farther
                   If you weren’t such a nut Meg
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Crandall Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
my favorites, "omelet her off the hook" and "icing because I'm happy". She sounds like a tough cookie, but sweet.
Gentile Avatar
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Thank you so much David! Tough cookie indeed. Lol!
Sanchez Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Nicely done. Enjoyed your play on culinary words. Made me look forward to the next line to discover what witty word you used next.
Gentile Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Thank you so much Richard!
Morris Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Well done. It took me a couple of stanzas to get the drift.
Gentile Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Thank you Richard!
Borke Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Thanks for the fun
Gentile Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Thank you Hannah, so glad you liked it!
Debole Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Love the original thinking and humor. Very clever!
Gentile Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Thank you so much Gail!
Bilverstone Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
There are those who would say, "He who would post a pun would pick a pocket." Well, I consider my pocket well and truly picked with this poem. Absolutely delightful Mike. Well done.
Gentile Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Brian, thank you so very much for your lovely comments, Happy Tuesday!
Dragons Avatar
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I am alone in my apartment and sure my neighbors have just heard my laughter. Giving more credence to their 'crazy old man' theories about me. Worth it!
Gentile Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Well, Nine Dragons, I happen to love "crazy old men", being one my self!! That you so much!!
Hoffman Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 8:34 AM
A delightful and whimsical piece. This made me smile.
Gentile Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 8:43 AM
Thank you so much Franci,' I am so happy that you liked it !!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 20, 2018 at 1:27 PM
This delightful poem made me smile. Your ending is classic Mike. I loved it! : )
Gentile Avatar
August 20, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Thanks so much xxoo
Wolf Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 9:56 PM
Absolutely love it! Humurous hijinks. Touche! Bravo! --gw
Gentile Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Thank you so much, Gershon!! I am so glad you liked it !
Adams Avatar
January 20, 2018 at 9:22 PM
This is really funny. Well done!!
Gentile Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 8:24 AM
Thanks so much, Pat!!
DiMino Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 11:18 AM
Delightful! Original masterpiece!
Gentile Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 11:56 AM
Thank you so much, Joe!!!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 7:32 AM
Hello Mike. this poem is different, I like it.Have a nice day my friend. xxx-ooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Hello Mike. I hope she does not take it the wrong way. Happy Tuesday. x xxxx-ooo /Darlene/
Gentile Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 7:49 AM
Thanks Darlene xxoo
Inman Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 6:10 AM
Clever write Mike.
Gentile Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 7:47 AM
Thanks James!!
Spears Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 7:33 PM
Love this. Such a creative use of the food words. Made my day :)
Gentile Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 7:46 AM
Thank you so much Laura!!!
Palli Avatar
January 14, 2018 at 9:20 AM
Love this clever play on words! Enjoyed
Gentile Avatar
January 14, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Thank you so much, Susan!!
Godwin Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 10:01 AM
She must be a Libra! So glad I clicked on this. The contest was cancelled, but this still won in so many ways, just like it did for me as I read it. An absolute delight! Go in a good way ... CayCay
Gentile Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:03 PM
Thank you so much, I am so happy that you liked it!!!!
O.J. Hunt Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 6:53 PM
Great poem, super title;-)
Gentile Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 8:07 AM
Thanks so much, Keith !!
Valko Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 2:38 PM
Congrats on your #1 Poem. I think it's grate. This honor is such a big dill. Just don't lose your head over your success. I'm sure you don't wanna taco 'bout it. Just romaine calm. All is well! Nice job!!!!
Gentile Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 8:35 PM
Thanks Judy,lol, too bad I did not think of yours here, !!!’
Hamilton Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 10:57 AM
Great wordplay Mike, I really had a good laugh, congrats on POTD and the number 1 best new poem!
Gentile Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 11:20 AM
Thank you so much, John. I am really glad you liked it !!
Fleming Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 3:52 AM
Enjoyed this little bit of waffling, Mike. A much needed injection of levity to kick-start my day! My best regards, Mike. :) john
Gentile Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Thanks so much, John !!
Onclaud Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 2:27 PM
written with fine wit.. best congrats, mike..huggs
Gentile Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 2:56 PM
Thanks so much, Nette!!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 3, 2018 at 8:03 PM
Congrats on poem if the day! Well deserved!
Gentile Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Thanks so much, Kim !!!
Sands Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 2:56 PM
Well done Mike and very creative :)
Gentile Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 5:22 PM
Thanks Heidi xxoo
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 1:49 PM
O that Meg is a girl after my own heart. Congrats on your win, Mike. Adorably endearing poem.
Gentile Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 5:22 PM
Thanks, Linexxoo
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