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I've lost one of my
buttons, oh my
and my eyes lie
too close to my hat
which is flat
like a french beret.
I'm too cute
to be eaten
by a gingerbread
fanatic who will
never know how real I feel
with only three buttons
instead of four
and my shoes whats more
are green.  I mean
I must be seen!
and can't disappear into your stomach!
Maybe, you'll save me instead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Yamin Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 5:40 PM
This is a lovely poem with clever imagery. The gingerbread piece is a nice touch. I don't think I have seen gingerbread in our stores here in Portugal. One has to make it himself. Thanks for your lavish praise of my Haiku Loving Days. Your comments are so true. Look at the current global recession. This is a result of greed, lust and exploitation of the giant corporations and major financial institutions. Consumer finance at massive scale has encouraged people to fall in the trap of indebtedness
Loving Iii Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 2:48 PM
this was too cute sue. john h loving iii
Higgins Avatar
November 20, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Loved this! You have a very beautiful talent my friend. Well done.
Richards Avatar
November 20, 2008 at 6:40 AM
Yum....love those gingerbread fellows!! I usually have a few headless guys hanging around here at Christmas time, when the grandkids take the first bite, then decide they'd rather have a sugar cookie! Cute poem, Sue!! ~ Carrie
Winter Avatar
November 20, 2008 at 5:40 AM
I a a HUGE fan of gingerbread cookies. There's no saving with me around. Sorry! Love, Shar
Reynolds Avatar
November 20, 2008 at 3:07 AM
NEVER! I shall eat you with relish! lol Very cute, actually, I am not a fan of gingerbread, so the little guy is safe with me. :) My kids, on the toher hand...he doesn't have a chance. love me
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