Poor Mrs Newton

Poor Mrs. Newton had two kids.
One found gravity.  He was bright - 
while little Fig hit the skids 
and was eaten in one bite - 
different as black and white.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
oh, poor Fig. So very clever, David! Liked it, enjoy your evening, Sara
Crandall Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thanks Sara, I'm glad you enjoyed this unflinching look at the newton family.
Godwin Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Being eaten in one bite may have led to the cookie, ya neva know. I've looked at cookies from both sides now and still somehow its cookie crumbs that I recall. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Crandall Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hi CayCay, the more I talk about this, the more I want to eat a fig newton, yet I don't have any in my house, hmm...
Rodrigues Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Often happens, and Mother Newton sorrows for that Fig…go figure! Great twist on words!
Crandall Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A fig newton lives a life of danger!
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