Okra

Okra when you pick it, is sticky Okra is slimey when it is boiled Okra is crunchy when it is battered and fried Tomato makes the okra tasty Old okra makes a boomerang Okra seeds are good for a sling shot Old okra is coarse and a tough knot When I am hungry I slurp it up and sing!

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/13/2010 4:10:00 AM

I'll have to try battering and frying it, Doris, or maybe adding some tomatoes. Thanks for the tips! Love, Carolyn

David Byrne

Date: 7/12/2010 4:49:00 PM

never heard of the stuff!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/10/2010 11:44:00 AM

Cool write Doris.. u hae the knack here girl.. and its a veggie no one talks about too much.. but u have made it quite interesting for its many purposes.. good one.. with luv.. am finally HOME.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 7/10/2010 2:50:00 AM

I'm going to grow some okra. My grandson will love it for his PVC pipe marshmallow blow gun! Okay...he loves it battered and fried. I'm loving your poetry today. SMILES, Dane

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 7/9/2010 9:44:00 PM

My, you sure are on an okra roll, Doris!! ^_^ this is a fun read-- I think those okras are singing for you too, hailing them like this in your poem ;) and funny line about those okra seeds! hmm for some reason though I haven't tasted gumbo yet--is it any good? that's soup with a bunch of okras right? sending you soupmail after this btw --nikko :)