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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.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/29/2025 3:38:00 PM

oh, poor Fig. So very clever, David! Liked it, enjoy your evening, Sara

David Crandall
Date: 7/29/2025 6:42:00 PM

Thanks Sara, I'm glad you enjoyed this unflinching look at the newton family.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/29/2025 12:12:00 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

David Crandall
Date: 7/29/2025 6:39:00 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...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/29/2025 9:55:00 AM

Often happens, and Mother Newton sorrows for that Fig…go figure! Great twist on words!

David Crandall
Date: 7/29/2025 6:38:00 PM

A fig newton lives a life of danger!