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For Poet Destroyer's Magic Beans contest

Magic Beans

The old shop was dilapidated;
The entry sign was faded gray.
"Magic Beans", the old gypsy stated.
I was feeling gullible that day.

"What do these magic beans do?"
No instructions were included.
"They do what you need them to do."
A few dollars less, transaction concluded.

I walked home with my magic beans,
And left them forgotten in a drawer.
Nothing changed, of so it seems.
What ever did I buy them for?

Assuming the magic must be broken,
I soaked my beans, gave them a rinse.
Cooked them, spiced, served with bacon;
And forever after haven't farted since.

Mark Halliday 20150105
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 16, 2015 at 12:42 AM
Mark, CONGRATULATIONS! A sweet Magic bean Win*** Love **SKAT
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February 14, 2015 at 11:56 AM
ha ha ha love the humour here mark - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
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February 14, 2015 at 2:55 AM
Mark, Congratulations, on your win. Stop by my latest blog or poem "50 shades of what?" if you'd like. Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day, thank you for the Magic Beans Poem -Always & Forever- LINDA
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