Thvia Shetley Poet Epulaeryu

Merry Queen of Squash

Pumpkin, merry queen of squash,
regnant on accord.
With a smooth and ribb-ed rind
clad in pepo-orange,
two strikes to sever
from the vine.
Gourd!





*Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded by order of her cousin Queen Elizabeth of England in
1587.  Detailed accounts record it took two strikes of the axe to sever her head completely.  

**A pumpkin is truly the sovereign of gourd squashes. .  Ironically, the word 'gourd' is also a slang
term for 'head' giving this poem a most appropriate ending whichever way you look at it!.

***The word ribb-ed in the third line is read as two syllables.

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Ann Foster November 2, 2019 at 9:49 PM Lovely write and tricks with words...treats... extra fun. Ann

Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM I love intelligent use of language. Well done!

Funom Makama June 11, 2012 at 5:42 AM This is great... I really enjoyed it. Nice to get such a blessing in such a beautiful monday afternoon.

Joseph Osita April 19, 2011 at 4:23 AM The poem is truly amazing.10million pounds for your symbolism!

Harry Horsman April 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM Love this Thvia, very unique, and love the history lesson, congrats awesome poem. Harry

Carol Sunshine Brown April 11, 2011 at 5:03 AM Congratulations on your win Thvia in John Heck's contest "Eat Me Epulaeryu". Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud April 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM symbolisms abound with a great poetic touch, thyvia.. … congrats to you for the high win :) huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich April 10, 2011 at 2:52 PM truly a most clever epulaeryu, Thvia. WEll deserved win. LUv, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta April 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Thvia

Carrie Richards April 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM Just the title won me over!! Congrats Thvia ....a great win!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM Congrats Thvia on your excellent win in this contest luv with a delightful treat to eat and enjoy .. amazing words as always luv..

Elaine George April 10, 2011 at 11:18 AM BRILLIANT. ABSOLUTLY! So creative, Thvia. Many congrats on your TOP-NOTCH WIN. Elaine

Carolyn Devonshire April 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM Very, very clever, Thvia! Congratulations on taking third place in John's contest. Love, Carolyn

John Freeman April 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM Good to see your poem in the top 3, Thvia. Congratulations on your honored 3th place. Agape, Moses

Barbara Gorelick October 22, 2010 at 11:32 PM soup mail...BG

Juan Paolo Galua October 17, 2010 at 12:16 AM this poem is full of wit...love it...^_^ v

Carrie Richards October 13, 2010 at 8:10 AM This is delightful.....clever and terrific!! Love the comparison...you are a wit!!:)

Carolyn Devonshire October 12, 2010 at 5:08 PM Oh, the analogy to Mary, Queen of Scots is priceless, Thvia! What a brilliant write! I'm sure this will be a winner. Love, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. October 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM What a clever epulaeryu you have here Thvia :)! But now I want pumpkin pie ;) -- thanks for adding the notes below here too-- very informative :) -- nikko :)

Poet Destroyer A October 11, 2010 at 4:51 PM cool, i like the whole background info, i never knew that, enjoyed, have a good one...P.D.

James Fraser October 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM Good luck with this ghoulish piece Thvia, it's has to be on the podium because it's unique >> James :)

Andrea Dietrich October 7, 2010 at 10:57 PM VERy very clever, Thvia.and informative. Good luck in the contest. Luv, Andrea

Charles Henderson October 7, 2010 at 9:38 AM Always time to repay a nice compliment Thvia. I can really relate to your poem. When my dad was a kid he thought he was stealing a watermelon out of a field. After lugging it all the way home it turned out to be a citron. Hard as a rock. Charles

Deb Wilson October 7, 2010 at 9:06 AM Oh my.. that poor squash doesn't stand a chance! But yummy it is! Well done..Take care ~Deb

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 7, 2010 at 8:41 AM Cool piece Thvia my friend.. this one is grand and should do well in contest competition.. good luck.. thankxxx for your sweet comments and for the challenging contest...I just entered my poem for u.. so as I said if u need any help or have any questions let me know luv...

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