Andrea Dietrich Poet Verse

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Rooting For 8 To 5

Swallowing soil's nutrients, they swell up under earth -

round or tubular vegetables of edible wholesome delight!

Carrots, beets and onions steadily fuel the body,

but yams, potatoes and parsnips - baked and buttered -

are the ones I ROOT the loudest for!


Written Jan. 4, 2016 for the Rooting For 8 To 5 contest of nette onclaude

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Jan Allison January 10, 2017 at 3:13 AM Dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight January 9, 2017 at 7:37 PM Back to congratulate you on your podium win, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless January 9, 2017 at 4:57 PM CUTE....now I gotta go make a stew....

Agnes Krampe January 9, 2017 at 1:42 PM That sounds very tasty, Andrea. Congrats on your win.

Nette Onclaud January 9, 2017 at 1:32 PM i wanted a write about ' ginseng root', as this was the first thing that came to mind when i was doing this challenge, andie.. wow, you smashed it.. fine work, so flavorful!.. sweet congrats and thanks for being part of my contest.. huggs

Eve Roper January 9, 2017 at 1:20 PM Back to congratulate you on your win :)

Jennifer Walker January 8, 2017 at 8:45 AM Oh, boy, I love carrots like in the picture above, sauteed and browned just like that. You always make me so hungry when you pen a poem about food. Andrea Dietrich January 8, 2017 at 6:18 PM the carrots are the only ones I do NOT like (and turnips, UGGG) I only like carrots raw and always pick cooked ones out of my food!!

Augustus Black January 7, 2017 at 3:19 AM Nice one.

Vera Duggan January 6, 2017 at 10:03 PM Oh I love this one Andrea and I love every root vegetable that you have mentioned but I don't really get a chance to cook them as nobody else in the family like them, good luck in the contest and take care........Vera

Alexis Y. January 6, 2017 at 3:24 PM Hi Andrea, I enjoyed your take on the contest theme. It's a veggie party. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest theme. A without a seven: -) Alexis PS, Happy New Year to you and you loved ones.

Eve Roper January 6, 2017 at 3:18 PM This is a cute poem,,, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight January 5, 2017 at 8:44 PM I really like your extraordinary take on the theme, Andrea! Best wishes for the contest! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith January 5, 2017 at 8:30 PM What a delightfully delicious take Andrea, best wishes...

Mark Martin January 5, 2017 at 3:01 PM Puns are the ROOT of all humour. Like it! Best of luck in the contest Andrea! :-) Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2017 at 6:46 PM thanks, Mark, I agree.

Frederic Parker January 5, 2017 at 2:12 PM Andrea my friend after the holidays the last thing I need is more food..to many pies, cookies, candy, turkey, ham...you get the picture..good luck in the contest Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2017 at 6:47 PM Everyone can use more ROOTS, Frederic. They are great for dieters!!

Paul Callus January 5, 2017 at 12:42 PM Cleverly done, Andrea! I've had two busy days, and I'm afraid I missed out on a spot in this contest:( ~~ paul

Tim Smith January 5, 2017 at 10:56 AM Well now I'm hungry for some good old fashioned stew...Just need some beef : ) Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2017 at 6:48 PM I'm with YOU. nothing like a yummy beef stew with potatoes!

Darren White January 5, 2017 at 9:59 AM Best roots ever and they look yummie too! Good luck in the contest :)

Daniel Turner January 5, 2017 at 8:46 AM Healthy choice, Andie. I'll have a few carrots and potatoes:)

Ravindra K Kapoor January 5, 2017 at 8:33 AM A delicious dish with rich nutrients both in picture and on the poetic plate you have served here dear friend. My good wishes for your contest entry. I have placed today a new Poem cum Song and would love to see how you find it. With love and best wishes for the New Year 2017. ....Ravindra K Kapoor

Chris Green January 5, 2017 at 6:36 AM What a delicious poetic feast you have served up today. :) Good luck in the contest

Jan Allison January 5, 2017 at 5:17 AM Mmmm I fel hungry now! Great take on the roots' theme Andrea Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen January 5, 2017 at 2:57 AM - Thanks for a wonderful suggestion for dinner ... Looks good :) - a great poem to the contest, Andrea - Good luck - hugs // Anne-Lise :)