Sister Sally's Stew

Somebody, and I won't tell who,
stuck some sticks of bubble gum
in sister Sally's stew.

Mom and daddy, me and Drew,
watched my sister chew and chew.
She popped pink bubbles with each bite,
smiling and smacking with great delight.

"More, more, more stew," she said,
as peas and potatoes stuck to her head.
And the more she ate, the more she blew,
and the more we all wanted some
of that bubble gum stew!

Our mother was always 
telling us to try something new.
So for dinner that night,
we all ate sister Sally's stew. 




Note: Anyone who likes this poem, might 
be interested in another "Stew"  children's poem I
wrote  many years ago called "I Found A Flounder"
it can be found in (My Poems, page 2). 
_______________________

For open poetry contest:
by Charlotte Puddifoot
7/10/15 Poem
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Lamoureux Avatar
July 14, 2015 at 7:41 AM
So clever a a whole lot of fun.
Gifford Avatar
July 14, 2015 at 5:27 PM
I had to think like a child again to write this, Richard, and I think this poem works because I was enjoying the process of writing it.
Allison Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 11:31 AM
very humourous it is almost like a tongue twister to say - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Gifford Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 5:25 PM
Thanks Jan, for reading my attempt at humor. Yes, it is like a tongue twister when you read it aloud. But I'm hoping the parents with children will pass it on to them. They might enjoy the humor because most of them like bubble gum anywhere they can get it, even in stew! Blessings, Darlene
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace