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Shelby Zeus and Her May Apple Plant

All Shelby F. Zeus wanted was a may-apple plant. One to call her own, one to call her Mommy or Aunt. Shelby loved its succulent yellow lemon shaped fruit. Not realizing this is what always made her toot. We’d guess she was coming by the aroma in the air. Shelby F. Zeus is on her way, we’d yell, without a care. One day her scent preceded her but she was nowhere. We later learned the hard way she was eaten by a bear. Thanks to her sacrifice, we always know when he’s around. Her may-apple loving flatulence always close to the ground. There is Shelby F. Zeus’ bear, how much more warning could there be? Thank you for eating may-apples, Shelby. You’ve left quite a legacy.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 12/28/2018 2:59:00 PM
Somehow I wouldn't have thought it a legacy but, you've painted it well. My sides are still splitting.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/28/2018 9:00:00 PM
I could not resist once the silly idea entered my brain nostrils.

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