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Magical Writing Beans

Momma soaked my magic beans
Then tossed them in a pot to steam
They lost their skin
Now I can’t spin
A tale that’s worthy of esteem

Those beans I traded for a duck
Coming with them writer's luck
Oh, woe is me
Could she not see
Those beans could earn me many bucks

“Come Eat!” She hollered up the stairs 
So down I came and with horror stared 
There were no beans
For so it seems
She had traded them for a duck, prepared

A whistle near the window sash
Made me jump and to it dash
The trader beamed
Eating those beans
Winked, and disappeared in a magic flash

©Debra Squyres

Just for fun !!  Not an entry in the Member Contest being sponsored.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 1/20/2015 10:34:00 PM
Who does that?...who can turn a limerick into a quaint lil story--YOU! Of course you! Whatta fun read! I will be back.
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Date: 1/19/2015 11:51:00 AM
- Enjoy reading this from you ..... love it Debra :)) - I wish you a lovely day - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/12/2015 8:16:00 PM
Baseball cards and magic beans. She should have just stuck to collard greens. A very enjoyable four stanza limy Debra. Peace. :)
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:47:00 PM
You should just enter it, Debra. it's a cute one. I could see the Jack and the bean stalk theme in there. But you changed it and did not have him growing a stalk!!
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Date: 1/7/2015 8:10:00 PM
Fun indeed. When mother's say, "better eat your beans", well, maybe not.
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Date: 1/7/2015 5:28:00 PM
very entertaining shame its not for the contest:-) Hugs jan xxx
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Date: 1/7/2015 4:45:00 PM
This is adorable, funny and a great story.
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Date: 1/7/2015 11:55:00 AM
Brightened my day up, Debra...Lol!! Still got a big grin on my face...entertaining little poem! :) john
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Debra Squyres
Date: 1/7/2015 12:14:00 PM
Bows in thanks... one thing checked off my daily list... brightening someone's day !! .... Debra

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