The New Ms Muffet

Ms. Muffet's back, eating different meals, 
stepping on spiders with stiletto heels. 
No longer eating curds and whey, 
forsaking tuffets as a place to stay,
she splits her time on either coast,
dining smartly on avocado toast.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
December 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"The New Ms Muffet" was fun to read. Bet it was fun to write. Now have a fun day writing away............
Crandall Avatar
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Glad you enjoyed it! Yep, it was fun to read!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
this one made me smile, especially 'the avacado toast'
Crandall Avatar
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
haha, I love avocado toast! think I was eating it before it was in vogue.
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