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The Rest of the Story- Mary Had a little lamb

Mary had a little lamb,
Her Father shot it dead.
Then it went to school with her,
Between two hunks of bread.

Mary came home from school one day,
And declared she is now a vegetarian.
She considers, she then went on to say, 
Anyone that eats meat is a barbarian.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Fowler Avatar
March 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Hahaha. Laughed out loud at this one Wen. You are the champ! Congratulations! :)
Volumes Avatar
March 25, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Thanks Laf. Glad you got a laugh at it ! Best wishes Wen
Miller Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Congratulations on this fun and thoughtful poem.
Volumes Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Thanx so much Terry, glad you enjoyed it.. Yours was a scream, I didn't see it coming til the last word of yours. Best wishes . . . Wen
Hawley Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
I can imagine that in some cases growing up on a farm and realizing that you are eating your "pets" would turn a child into a vegetarian. Its an ending I personally would have never thought of, but it makes sense. Congratulations on your win in my contest.
Volumes Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Loved your contest Miranda. Contests like these are fun, and Poets can always do with a bit of extra fun. Thanks for liking my ending.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this creative write/great picture. When I was young, I would visit my aunt/uncle for a few weeks. They had a cow. I loved to rub/talk to her. After a few summers, I came & went out to see my friend. She was gone. I asked & she was in their freezer. Boy did I cry....... Have a blessed day...............
Volumes Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Loved your comment Paula. I am a vegetarian. I have been one since I was 15 years old and saw hundreds of sheep loaded into a truck. treading on each other , squashed to the limit, bleeding and bleating mercilessly. I never ate meat again. Thanks for your lovely comment
Gorelick Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Clever words that crackle and pop. As I throw away my mutton chop! Dark and delectable. Robert
Volumes Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Spoken like a born poet dear Robert ! I thank you not being sheepish and meating the requirements of commenting. Best wishes from Wen.
Bell Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Someday, Mary will join the big world, and she'll meet vegetarians. That gun will surely come back out. The wee lamb.
Volumes Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Yes we vegetarians are are a growing breed Paul. Thanks so much for your comment. Best wishes to you from Wen
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