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Peter Perkins loved tasty pumpkin, in pies, in puddings and etcetera; Which filled their house with tempting smells, so said his wife, Elena. Beloved Elena was a splendid cook, to which fond Peter could attest, With hand over his crimson heart, like rouge sun dyeing in the west. The Perkins had a bouncy pet rabbit; and they called him 'Scamper,' Like pretty, fall leaves forever flying, in hues red, purple and amber. Frigid days had turned fragrant, and the friendly friends came calling, And flirtatious, warm breezes flitted, over emerald fields, sprawling. Finite, foggy dawn had vanished, when flattering rays flooded noon; And fave, forever family came for visits, at the onset of mellow June. They lived in the house of sweetness, and of delicious desserts, daily, In the times of sun glazed windows, looking out on pretty, pink daisy. Twilight, sapphire skies glorified stars, on their scenic, sunset street; And they took daily scent strolls, to smile at fine people they'd meet. Nonnegligent nature was naturally beautiful, when neighbors visited, In noiseless, green hours of dulcet notes, and pink robin, uninhibited. 'Slime' lily's long tresses were curling, awaiting silvery drops of rain; As 'true blood' roses lay wounded, and 'spiral' aloe soothed their pain. Peter and Elena were planning a trip abroad, their fare already paid; When Peter suddenly reinjured his kinee, ruining the plans they made! As the doctor advised only limited walking, a trip was unwise for him; But, he couldn't keep Elena from her dream, based on a fateful whim! Their tickets were nonrefundable, and he would miss his wife dearly; But Elena would have a wonderful time, as pretty, fall leaves do, yearly. Elena bought a curio pumpkin house. Its rosy panes seemed to smile; And placed inside her small photo, to stay close, across distant miles. Whenever Peter gazed at his gift, it brought smiles, rather than sighs; Like the last gasp of vermilion sunset, afore the silver, moonlight prize! 'Peter, Peter pumpkin eater, Had a wife but couldn't keep her; He put her in a pumpkin shell And there he kept her very well.'

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Date: 12/6/2024 10:56:00 PM
Back with a belated congrats on your well deserved POTD
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/7/2024 2:43:00 PM
I'm so delighted. Thank you for your kind congratuations. :)
Date: 11/11/2024 3:39:00 AM
Congratulations Evelyn on POTD! Debx
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/11/2024 3:04:00 PM
Thank you for your warm congratulations, Deb. Hugs and blessings.
Date: 11/10/2024 7:21:00 PM
Congrats on POTD, dear Evelyn! What a lovely twist to the story!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 9:30:00 PM
Thank you for your gracious words, my friend. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 4:20:00 PM
Evelyn, you always paint such vivid images with your words. Such a clever and creative take on this nursery rhyme. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 7:11:00 PM
You have my heartfelt thanks, dear Brandy. Blessings and hugs. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 2:53:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 4:08:00 PM
I appreciate your kind thought, Eve. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 2:18:00 PM
Evelyn, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 4:07:00 PM
Heartfelt thanks, my friend.
Date: 11/10/2024 10:54:00 AM
And hence Perkins restaurant was born, serving up perfect pumpkin pies and other tasties. Ok, maybe not. I like your expanded version, imaginative and creative. Enjoy your day in the sun
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Tom Woody
Date: 11/10/2024 4:18:00 PM
It's a real restaurant up in these parts
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 4:06:00 PM
You know Perkins restaurant is not a bad idea...Oh well, too late now! :0 Thank you for the joy your comment brings.
Date: 11/10/2024 10:12:00 AM
Just delightful, Evelyn! What a great expansion of the nursery rhyme - a touching story of commitment and selfless love. Congratulations on your POTD. I always love the inventive, creative stories! Sending you blessings of autumn joy!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 4:02:00 PM
Your very gracious words are received with delight, dear Sam, Thank you very much. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 9:38:00 AM
Wonderful write Evelyn, Congrats on POTD
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:59:00 PM
My deepest thanks to you, Joseph :)
Date: 11/10/2024 8:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. which I enjoyed reading.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:58:00 PM
Your remarks create a lovely spot in my day. Thank you.
Date: 11/10/2024 7:47:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun "Locked Away" write/story again. Have a blessed day/week with your wonderful win..................
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:55:00 PM
Thank you for your very valued words of congratulations, Paula.
Date: 11/10/2024 7:32:00 AM
Delightfl! Serendipity to the max, Evelyn! Made my morning and afternoon, reading this one. Love the alliteration too. Congrats on POTD! ~ Pete R. Ider
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:53:00 PM
Thank you for your words of congratulations and appreciation, Gershon. Nice to know this poem made your morning and afternoon. A prolonged parting is difficult. I sure hope Peter's patience doesn't 'peter' out. :0
Date: 11/10/2024 6:49:00 AM
Congratulations on a very overdue POTD. This is one of the best.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:37:00 PM
Thank you so much, Hilda. Your comments are pure delight. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 6:49:00 AM
- What a delightful poem, Evelyn :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:35:00 PM
I am very gratified, Anne-Lise. Thank you. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 6:34:00 AM
Evelyn, fun and creative, congratulations on POTD.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:33:00 PM
I appreciate your remarks so much, Tania. Many blessings.
Date: 11/10/2024 2:59:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your lovely poem, Evelyn. Congratulations on your POTD win. Sending blessings your way.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:32:00 PM
Your well wishes and delightful remarks are most appreciated, Zyrool. Kindest regards. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 2:17:00 AM
Dear Evelyn, your heartwarming poem captures the warmth of a loving partnership, the beauty of nature’s seasons, and the joy found in life’s simple, shared moments, and of course complete understand and unselfish love. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD...Hugs
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:29:00 PM
I am happy that this poem resonated with you, dear friend. Thank you for your lovely words of congratulations. Hugs and blessings.
Date: 11/10/2024 2:13:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your wonderful poem Evelyn, a well deserved POTD. Xx
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:22:00 PM
I thank you for the lingering smiles, John. Blessings and hugs. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 1:15:00 AM
Marvellous Evelyn, enjoyed reading your story/poem very much. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:20:00 PM
Dear Beryl, thank you so much for your thoughtful, kind comments. Very best wishes. :)
Date: 11/10/2024 1:04:00 AM
Love your take on the story Evelyn, very creative verse, congratulations on today's POTD honour Tom
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:16:00 PM
Thank you, Tom. Your kind words bring deep delight.
Date: 11/10/2024 12:48:00 AM
Evelyn I had no doubt this would be Honored today. Your skills and abilities are rewarded with your magnificent Couplet. I am so happy for you to have won today a deserving Honor to receive. I love this creation of yours. Enjoy all your applause from all of us. A much deserved Congratulations for receiving this High Honor Of POTD, the Poetry Soup Team definitely got it right...
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:14:00 PM
Your kind confidence and treaured words of congratulations are a joy, dear Michael. Thank you very much. Blessings.
Date: 11/10/2024 12:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:09:00 PM
You have my heartfelt thanks. Blessings.
Date: 11/10/2024 12:33:00 AM
Wow you have a wonderful imagination and way with words! Congratulations on your potd honor!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/10/2024 3:08:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words of congratulations, dear Karen. :)
Date: 11/9/2024 6:19:00 PM
This is a clever write. I see you changed the story a bit. It is more humane the way you say it. Your poems are fun.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/9/2024 9:00:00 PM
Deepest thanks for your very nice remarks, Hilda. I'm very glad to hear these poems are fun. I hope your weekend is lovely.
Date: 11/9/2024 10:33:00 AM
Your poem captures the warmth and humor of a loving, simple life, paying tribute to a relationship filled with small joys and mutual devotion. The natural imagery, playful word choice, and warm tone make the poem feel like a delightful fable, celebrating love, home, and the comfort of familiar rituals. By reimagining “Peter, Peter pumpkin eater” with a twist, the poem transforms a nursery rhyme into a narrative about the joy of shared companionship and the little gestures that keep love close, even across miles.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/9/2024 6:15:00 PM
Thank you sharing your kind insights and warm compliments, Silent One. What joy it is to read your comment! Blessings, my friend.
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