Ms. Contrary's Garden

Round was the plan	
ripe and not squishy	
You know Mary never 
liked her peas too mushy.
 
The shells were flat
the crop was meager
and only one held two
peas in a pod for supper

Mary was contrary 	
and so her garden grew
with only empty pods
except for those two!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Crisci Avatar
September 10, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Hi, Deborah! Congratulations on your Honorable Mention in Nathan's contest. It is a very inspirational and humorous poem. Your win was well-merited. I will be sixty on February 6th, 2010, but I feel very young at heart. I used to live in Waterbury two years ago, but I moved back to NY. I wish you continued success in your writing endeavors and a Very Happy Birthday from my heart. Stay healthy, be happy and keep on writing. Love, Andrew.
Moreno Avatar
September 10, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Deborah, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul
Jordan Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Deborah - Congratulations on placing in Nathan’s “Two Peas in a Pod” contest – God Bless, mj
Augustus Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Wow! This is a lovely interpretation for this contest. I love that Mary Mary Quite Contrary had peas to grow in her garden. Congratulations with your creative win!
Mason Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Very clever write here, Deborah !! LOL, wonderful winner in Nathan's contest. Congratulations!!
Brown Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 3:29 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nathan's contest Deborah. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Congrats on your success in Nathan's contest Debbie Rgds Brian
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Congratulations, Deborah, on placing in Nathan’s” Two Peas in a Pod” poetry contest with this cute poem. Your creativity shines. Keep writing. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Richards Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 5:40 PM
I loved this twist on Nathan's contest! Congratulations on placing ....a fun poem!!
Leccese Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Congratulations on a Honorable Mention in my contest! Nate.
Richards Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 1:21 PM
What a charming Peas in Pod entry!! Loved loved this unique twist! Great work, Miss Guzzi!!
Golden Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 4:35 PM
You've put a spin on this one in a way that I wouldn't have expected! Bravo, Deborah! Donna
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August 13, 2009 at 2:08 PM
what the hell? how are two peas in a pod supposed to feed a whole family. this has something to do with contrary doesn't it...."noun: two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false " that's from rhymezone....help me out here Deb, before I set her contrary garden on contrary fire for giving me empty pea pods!!!:) the smile means I'm acting like an idiot on purpose...Yoni
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August 13, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Hey Deborah, That sounds like my garden. You have a nice take on the contest. Only two peas!!! That makes them special, then. Smiling, DAS-J
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August 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Quite a clever take on both the contest and the nursery rhyme, Deborah. Hats off to you! Best Wishes, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
August 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM
cute!! love it.
Austin Avatar
August 12, 2009 at 6:06 AM
Totally charming, Deb. I've had bad eye problems and so am very late thanking you. Love, daver
Richards Avatar
August 11, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Enjoyable entry to the contest, Debbie!! Great job, and fun to read! (This would be a good one when trying to get little kids to eat their peas!!) lol !
Higgins Avatar
August 11, 2009 at 5:25 PM
I love your take on this topic...the entire piece is wonderful but the last stanza is a winner..best wishes.
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