Jack Horne Poet Tanka

Not Salty Or Sweet

Goldilocks entered
    The cottage and felt hungry
       Three bowls of porridge
          One was too salty, one was 
             Too sweet and one was just right*

*very loosely based on the famous fairytale

For Andrea’s Sweet or Salty contest

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Joe Maverick October 14, 2013 at 2:43 PM Loved the hungry bears write and best wishes for contest results Jack..'

Harry Horsman October 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM I'm sure Andrea will love this,, i know i do...

Debbie Guzzi October 12, 2013 at 4:40 PM Thanks for stopping by my verses. Light & Love

David Williams October 12, 2013 at 8:56 AM Jack a good take on the old tale, should do well....David

Russell Sivey October 11, 2013 at 10:27 PM Then the bears came home...oh boy, now that would be fun! You have expressed your creativity with supreme perfection! I surely enjoyed reading this delightful poem this evening! What a masterful piece, Great Work!!

Sara Kendrick October 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading your interpertation of the old children's story..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara