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Wanton

Wonton

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Poetry notes:
10/12/2018

Be careful not to get them confused!

"Wanton" [won-tn] is an adjective that means evil, lewd, malicious and undisciplined.

"Wonton" [won-ton].Wontons are dumplings that come in many different forms (steamed, fried, in a soup, etc.).

"The wanton glutton devoured 31 bowls of wonton soup." (Grammar YUNiversity on Twitter @The_YUNiversity)

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My Little Dumpling

Wanton

Wonton

Copyright © Mark Toney | Year Posted 2018

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June 5, 2019 at 7:38 PM

Very clever, Mark! Just happened to see this 'blast from the past.' ~ 'One-ton' Wolf (LOL)

June 5, 2019 at 9:14 PM

Thanks, Gershon! I’m glad you liked it. ~Mark

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 19, 2018 at 11:06 AM

Hello Mark Frank, I like the Wonton in a bowl of soup with chives. Have a nice day my friend.

October 19, 2018 at 1:31 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Darlene.

Caren Krutsinger

October 18, 2018 at 1:23 AM

Hilarious! Well-written, succinct and smart.

October 18, 2018 at 7:36 AM

Caren, what a nice comment! You've made my day!

October 17, 2018 at 10:03 PM

LOL especially when you include the title!

October 17, 2018 at 11:28 PM

Thanks, Kim. I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

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