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Saucy

When we stirred the pot
Mum pulled out the wooden spoon

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Jeff Connelly

March 19, 2020 at 6:19 PM

How did I miss this wonderment of pure brilliance Maureen??? FANTASTIC use of less words.

Jeff Connelly

March 21, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Brevity becomes you Maureen. And many a time my bare bottom was not spared the spoon lol. Thank you always Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 20, 2020 at 7:18 AM

Bare bottom brevity ;), thanky thanky! xomo

Paul Marc

March 8, 2020 at 12:42 PM

That was great - thanks! Congrats on your POTD, Maureen :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 9, 2020 at 8:58 AM

Thank you P.M. :), xomo!

Anna Hopper

March 8, 2020 at 9:26 AM

The best! New fav!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 9, 2020 at 8:57 AM

Tee hee! Thank you! Hugs

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

February 24, 2020 at 1:17 PM

LOVE THIS!!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 24, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Thank you! xomo

Susan Ashley

February 23, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Oh boy! Saucy, indeed. You are definitely the mistress of profound brevity, Mo. I love your title and your brilliant write. Ouch! Belated congrats for POTD, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 24, 2020 at 7:17 AM

Thank you Lovely! Warm hugs, xomo <3

George Potter

February 20, 2020 at 4:22 AM

Love the brevity! I am trying to learn how this site works! Thank you for your support, George

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 20, 2020 at 7:13 AM

A cheeky one ;))), Thank you George! And welcome to Poetry Soup! xomo

Justin Bordner

February 20, 2020 at 2:48 AM

What's not to love about a Disciplinarian...I love the moral, and the visual...J.A.B.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 20, 2020 at 7:13 AM

Lol! Thank you Justin ;), xomo!

Sanjay Karmakar

February 19, 2020 at 7:40 AM

Eleven perfectly chosen words. Great. Love it. All the best dear poet.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 19, 2020 at 9:08 AM

Thank you Sanjay! xomo

Sam Kauffman

February 18, 2020 at 11:49 AM

Maureen, Congratulations on your POTD honor. Very creative epigram.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 18, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Thank you Sam!

Silent One

February 15, 2020 at 7:26 AM

oooh... nice choice for POTD.. Congrats.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 15, 2020 at 9:11 AM

Thank you so, surprised me! Hugs, xomo

Ts Poetry

February 15, 2020 at 4:34 AM

Mom broke many wooden spoons back in the day lol

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 15, 2020 at 9:08 AM

Tee hee ;), am with you there, xomo ts!

Line Gauthier

February 13, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Ohhh... I get it... My memory must be so much worse than I thought. LOL Good one, Maureen. Superbly written. Congrats on your most deserving POTD.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Tee hee, something's maybe best left forgotten ;), Thank you Line! xomo

Arturo Michael

February 13, 2020 at 8:10 AM

Congratulations Maureen on POTD...it's time for a licking...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Oh, "a licking", those exact words, I remember the shiver! ;D, Thank you my friend, xomo!

Peter Onyancha

February 13, 2020 at 1:26 AM

That was quick wit... congrats, Maureen

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Thank you Peter, xomo

John Watt

February 12, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Maureen, this is a great sauce with so few ingredients! Love the title and the eleven perfectly chosen words. My friend's mom used hot wheels track on him and his brothers. Youch! Loved this, and big congrats on POTD ~ John

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:37 PM

Oh, OUCH! Those would have some snap to them. I always wanted one myself, just as well, lol. Thank you so much John! xomo

Panagiota Romios

February 12, 2020 at 6:05 PM

You go girl! Great news Congratulations Panagiota xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:47 PM

Thank you Panagiota! I never thought one of my little craftworks could. Hugs! xomo

Eve Roper

February 12, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Back with congratulations on POTD.. Yeah!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Hank you Eve! xomo <3

Paula Goldsmith

February 12, 2020 at 2:45 PM

"Congratulations" I would rather lick the spoon from a bowl of goodies. Enjoy your day........

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:51 PM

No kiddin'! ;), Thank you Paula, xomo

Kim Rodrigues

February 12, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Ooh! Took me a moment. Clarity in that wooden spoon. Congratulations on POTD, dear poet!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:53 PM

Giggles, touché! Thank you Lovely! xomo <3

Brandy Nicole

February 12, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Ouch!! Being spanked with a Wooden Spoon. Had my share of spankings, with the belt. Kids need discipline indeed. Cute and clever Maureen. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:56 PM

I think seeing my sister get it left more of a scar than my own whoopings ;), I haven't had kids, but I imagine we were terrors. Thank you Brandy! xomo

Connie Marcum Wong

February 12, 2020 at 1:26 PM

I just knew that sounded like you Mo. How clever! Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! : ) xxoo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Hugs & Giggles Thank You! xomo <3

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 12, 2020 at 1:02 PM

- Congratulations on this great p.o.t.d., Maureen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise! xomo

Warren Doll

February 12, 2020 at 11:37 AM

I love this. So clever, Maureen, Congratulations on POTD. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Thank you Warren! Take care :) xomo!

Sunlite Wanter

February 12, 2020 at 11:05 AM

I've put in two comments (nice ones) and they flew away. Anyway, it looks like many of us have something in common, but thank goodness we've grown past it. Congratulations to you!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 13, 2020 at 1:18 PM

I'm surprised how many! Thank you Lovely, xomo