This Too Shall Pass

Hot Potato.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Haight Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 6:51 PM
Yes, indeed, very clever, Maureen! Congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 6:48 AM
It is a shortie! I was hoping for a giggle, but an honourable mention... I'm over the moon! Thank you lovely :)
Gentry Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 9:29 PM
Congratulations on your win! Clever and cute.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 9:30 PM
Thank you Susan :) xomo!
Wolf Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:59 PM
Congrats on your win, Maureen....How about another contest: Short poems with long(er) titles? This is certainly a winner there too!! :) Gershon
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 9:13 PM
I'm game! Thank you, I just couldn't resist that prompt. Cheers Gershon! xomo
Roper Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:47 PM
Congratulations on your win, Maureen, this is truly a shorty excellent write. Hugs Eve ~`*
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:51 PM
My shortest :) too much fun! Thank you lovely! xomo
Canerdy Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:13 PM
Clever and cute! CONGRATS!! Janice
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:49 PM
Thank you Janice! :) xomo!
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 3:59 PM
short and sweet and funny Mo:-) so glad you tossed this one into the contest lol:-) hugs jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:45 PM
How could I resist with "it's a shorty"? All for laughs. I'm tickled pink! Thank you! xomo :)
Gauthier Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 3:38 PM
So many interpretations. Well done, Maureen, and congrats on your win.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:48 PM
Thankya! Too fun not to enter this one, chucking chuckles into the ring just for fun :) xomo!
Beachboard Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM
This made me laugh out loud. Well done!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Awesome, was hoping so! I couldn't resist with that prompt ;) Thank you so much Deborah! xomo
Cresswell Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 8:28 AM
I am dumb as a stump!!!!!!! I have read and reread this write and do not get it so I think I will drop it.
Cresswell Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Hmmm smarty pants bet you are getting a load of enjoyment out of this one. Did you ever play one potatoe, two potatoes?
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 9:05 AM
...not dropping it was the point of the game though ;P
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 9:04 AM
*giggle* "hot potato" is a children's game, don't feel dumb for lacking the cultural reference, same I'm sure for many people who've read it scratching their head, mystified that a two word poem could elude them lol
Borke Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 6:02 PM
Take it!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 7:04 AM
LOL! ;)
Sands Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 1:03 PM
This is cute Maureen and I bet it is fast :)
Raynes Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 1:52 AM
bahaha funny.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 8:42 AM
I suppose there's a cultural element ;) (I think I'm hilarious LOL)
Flats Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 9:09 AM
GOTD! (giggle 'O the day award) Thanks, needed one this morn...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Awesome! Gotta share the giggles, gotta ;)
Leffanta Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 4:15 PM
More tater tails from French friars?
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 4:40 PM
I've got chips in the game.
Hauser  Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM
;0) LOL!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 4:40 PM
;p
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