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OH WATERMELON

I sit here in the hot day's sun,
water droplets running off my skin.
As I grow bigger I get sweeter,
one day soon I will be picked.
Off to market I will go,
then taken home to be enjoyed.
Oh watermelon is my name,
sweet and juicy sink your pearly teeth in.

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Karen Jones

November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Congratulations on your win Paula!

Andrea Dietrich

November 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM

You really personified watermelon. Great job. I nearly chose that title as well. It's my favorite fruit. Congrats

Andrea Dietrich

November 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM

Yes. Its season is now over. Darn it.

Paula Goldsmith

November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you found it to be a, Great job. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. I loved writing this one and eating sweet/cold watermelon. I now need to wait for next summer. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM

- Back with congratulations on your winning poem, Paula :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Thanks for stopping back over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Always great to see you. Glad you enjoyed my fun watermelon write again. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. It was a ton of fun to bring to life. Hugs... Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Paula Goldsmith

November 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM

"4 Place" OH WATERMELON ~ Date Written: 11/1/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~~~ PERSONALLY SPEAKING Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

sara Etgen-Baker

November 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM

a unique but captivating personification of my favorite fruit. Best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you found it to be, a unique but captivating personification. Also thanks for your, Best wishes with this contest entry. I love eating or drinking sweet/cold watermelon. I am waiting for next summer. Yes, also one of my favorite summer fruits. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Paige Hind

November 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Very sweet - "sweet" lol, good luck!!

Paula Goldsmith

November 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you found it to be, Very sweet. Also thanks for your, good luck. I love eating sweet/cold watermelon. I now need to wait for next summer. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Tania Kitchin

November 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Paula, a sweet poem, one of my favorite summer fruits. Best of luck in the contest.

Paula Goldsmith

November 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you found it to be, a sweet poem. Also thanks for your, Best of luck in the contest. I love eating sweet/cold watermelon but will need to wait for next summer. Yes, also one of my favorite summer fruits. I love to make watermelon and ginger juice over ice. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

William Kelii Kekaula

November 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM

An entertaining write, that is certainly a pleasant resonating thought for all, Aloha, William.

Paula Goldsmith

November 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you found it to be, An entertaining write. I love eating the sweet/cold watermelon but will need to wait for next summer. Guess you can get it all year. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM

- A lovely fruit especially in the summer, Paula :) - A refreshing poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

November 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you enjoyed my fun watermelon write. Also thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. It was fun to bring to life. Hugs... Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Gershon Wolf

November 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Thought you were describing me there for a moment -- growing bigger and bigger. ~ Sweat-soaked

Paula Goldsmith

November 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you enjoyed my fun watermelon write. It was fun to bring to life. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Kim Rodrigues

November 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Love it! Very nice and sweet ;)

Paula Goldsmith

November 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you loved it. It was so much fun to write. I love eating the sweet/cold watermelon but will need to wait for next summer. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away...............

Sara Kendrick

November 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM

Yes, a nice slice or a little bowl of some scoops, chilled to perfection is so nice and refreshing. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

November 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you enjoyed my fun watermelon write. I would love some now but guess I will need to wait for next summer to come back around. Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Karen Jones

November 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM

Yum! This makes me want some watermelon! Great job!

Karen Jones

November 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM

That sounds delicious! I’ve never tasted that watermelon and ginger! Yum!

Paula Goldsmith

November 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Thanks for stopping over to read my fun "OH WATERMELON" write. Glad you found it to be a, Great job. I love watermelon. Guess I will need to wait for next summer to come back around. I love to make watermelon and ginger juice over ice. Oh so good on a hot day... Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............

Paula Goldsmith

November 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM

OH WATERMELON ~ Date Written: 11/1/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~~~ PERSONALLY SPEAKING Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

OH WATERMELON

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