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Potato's Raw Lament

Alas! I'm just a roly-poly me.
When I was birthed, in dirt they had to dig!
More slender and chik I'd prefer to be.
But here I am - so common, round and big.

When I was birthed, in dirt they had to dig!
Trimmed in French style, I want to be a fry.
But here I am - so common, round and big.
I wish to be flavored and savored. Sigh!

Trimmed in French style, I want to be a fry.
More slender and chik I'd prefer to be.
I wish to be flavored and savored. Sigh!
Alas! I'm just a roly-poly me.

July 30, 2021 (based on picture number 3)
For Eve Roper's Pantoum Rhyme 1 Poetry Contest
By Howmanysyllables.com, Style has one syllable.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/17/2021 10:56:00 AM

And we love every inch! A fry might be slim, but there is nothing better than a versatile potato - baked overflowing with butter, sour cream, bacon, chives and cheese, tatertots, au gratin, gnocchi, etc!! Congrats on your win Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/17/2021 1:06:00 PM

it is my very favorite of vegetables. Sadly, it's probably the worst one for me to eat because of all the stuff you just mentioned!

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 8/16/2021 7:48:00 PM

cute as tatoes =D Congratulations on your win !!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/16/2021 9:23:00 AM

Great Work. Congratulations on your win!

Eve Roper

Date: 8/13/2021 8:49:00 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/1/2021 11:27:00 PM

Very nice, Andrea, this pic has inspired some great poems:) I loved Constance's take too:)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/31/2021 11:28:00 AM

Hi Andrea, A win for sure my friend, Evie will love this! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 7/31/2021 1:36:00 AM

Wonderful poem Andrea, such a pleasure.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 7/30/2021 10:52:00 PM

Though it's a lament it sounds beautiful!!! I enjoyed reading it ... Good luck in the contest, Andrea...

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 7/30/2021 6:38:00 PM

Delightful. A top winner for me.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/30/2021 2:46:00 PM

I am clapping because your write just totally entertained me. You do that often and frequently with words embroidered Andrea-style. May call you later. Love, CayCat

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/30/2021 12:57:00 PM

Much enjoyed the rhythmic laments. Cleverly done, Andrea.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/30/2021 12:25:00 PM

Andrea, Mmmm...fries. Where's the ketchup. Or is it Catsup? Oh well. -Richard

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/30/2021 11:20:00 AM

Love your interpretation of the picture Andrea, im sure you're like the chip in real life lol. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/30/2021 10:08:00 AM

Hi Andrea, I really enjoyed what you came up with; it works with the picture well. I liked the touch of humor as well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis