The Silk Road

Two silk worms from east Shanghai
Had a fight; can’t tell you why
To settle the clash,
A hundred yard dash,
They both ended up in a tie!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Adams Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 7:36 PM
Love it all the way Dean. A FAV for me! Had me laughing out loud!!! Second emotion......wish I'd thought of that! Well done..........80)
Dietrich Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 8:08 PM
I bet they made a lot of silk along the way! very cute. ended up in a "tie" Awesome
Wood Avatar
July 11, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Glad you enjoyed this one Andrea. This was a fun poem to write. Regards, Dean
Buck Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 6:35 PM
Dean: Bravo. A long story, cut short by clarity of words. Well researched, planned and executed. Keep them coming. oldbuck
Wood Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 3:36 PM
It probably took a week to run that race! Thanks for stopping by Old Buck! - Dean
Teagan Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 5:51 AM
:)
Wood Avatar
June 5, 2017 at 9:06 PM
;)
Bauer Avatar
June 3, 2017 at 8:07 AM
very clever, dean!
Wood Avatar
June 5, 2017 at 9:06 PM
Thanks Ilene.
Smith Avatar
June 3, 2017 at 7:08 AM
Haha... awesome Dean
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2017 at 3:39 AM
hilarious Dean Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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