My Little Dumpling

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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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Wanton Wonton

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/5/2019 7:38:00 PM

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

Mark Toney
Date: 6/5/2019 9:14:00 PM

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

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/19/2018 11:06:00 AM

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

Mark Toney
Date: 10/19/2018 1:31:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Darlene.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/18/2018 1:23:00 AM

Hilarious! Well-written, succinct and smart.

Mark Toney
Date: 10/18/2018 7:36:00 AM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/17/2018 10:03:00 PM

LOL especially when you include the title!

Mark Toney
Date: 10/17/2018 11:28:00 PM

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