Two Lenses

Marshmallows, when I was a kid
I'd eat a whole bag, and I did
I felt like a winner
but ruined my dinner
and hid when my mum flipped her lid.

When I see those things now, white and pink
I  look at those sweeties and think
my God, they were sickly
I'd turn pale so quickly
and then I'd throw up in the sink.

176th Feb 2016

For contest 'Two lenses', sponsor Sara kendrick

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James Inman

March 25, 2016 at 8:05 AM

I only like them in cocoa, and smores, oh, and marshmallow fluff on ice cream and on sweet potatoes, and the little ones right out of the bag (the fruit flavored ones) and sometimes in my dreams, #!!?@##!!!, Viv, I hope your happy!!

Funom Makama

March 13, 2016 at 11:15 AM

Epic, wonderful and outstanding. What a great share!

Poet Destroyer A

March 5, 2016 at 4:53 AM

Congratulations

Sara Kendrick

February 29, 2016 at 8:34 AM

Thank you for participating in my contest “Two Lenses”..It was an honor to read your entry..Sara..Too much of a good thing is not good..There is a test that one can do with small children to see if they have impulse control which helps to predict there future personality..The test is to give them one marshmallow and tell them if they don't eat it when you get back they can have two marshmallows and then you leave the room..Those that eat it immediately have not impulse control..LOL..

Viv Wigley

March 1, 2016 at 12:15 AM

If you like things that are pink and white and squishy, Sara, I'll send you a photo of me getting out of the bath. That should put you off marshmallows for life :( . Thanks for an interesting topic for a contest. Viv x

Sara Kendrick

February 29, 2016 at 8:35 AM

Now I want a marshmallow..LOL ..Sara

Anindya Mohan Tagore

February 28, 2016 at 7:30 AM

LOL! Superb... Enjoyed it. Hugs, Bobby

Viv Wigley

March 1, 2016 at 12:16 AM

Cheers, Bobby, appreciate your visit. regards, Viv

Jan Allison

February 28, 2016 at 7:09 AM

ha ha ha my cousin is exactly the same - he detests them:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

March 1, 2016 at 12:16 AM

Thanks Jan, but I notice you've remained silent on your desire for those squishy things. Hmmmm...... Viv x

Susan Gentry

February 27, 2016 at 4:48 PM

Congratulations on your win! :)

DM Babbit

February 25, 2016 at 2:19 PM

Nicely done, maybe we get smarter as we get older or sometimes we revert to being children again. Marshmallow dreams to you, soft and cushioned. DMB

Mark Peterson

February 25, 2016 at 2:03 AM

Laughed out loud sitting here alone.

Lindsay Laurie

February 22, 2016 at 11:04 PM

G'day Viv ... really well written Viv but I feel if marshmellows had alcohol in them ---- hmmm - Lindsay

Jean Murray

February 22, 2016 at 4:04 AM

I know them well. They are like Pringles, no such thing as one at a time. Or sour jellies. I can't get enough. I thing there is a secret ingredient.

Elaine George

February 22, 2016 at 3:56 AM

LOL!!!! too funny. Elaine

Paul Callus

February 20, 2016 at 10:11 AM

This is great, Viv...the two sides of the coin! Both limericks have been written so well that they can be read out in one whole smooth flowing sentence. As usual, you deserve a high rating! gl in the contest. // paul

Paul Callus

February 28, 2016 at 3:03 AM

Congratulations on your deserved win, Viv! Hope you're keeping well:) Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

February 18, 2016 at 3:28 AM

lol, i fell off the chair!... a fun read, viv.. huggs

Andrea Dietrich

February 17, 2016 at 5:49 PM

very inventive!

Viv Wigley

February 17, 2016 at 11:11 PM

I thank you x

Andrea Dietrich

February 17, 2016 at 5:48 PM

haha. I did a thing with them called Gishy Gishy Goo We would put one between our two thumbs and forefingers and just work them into TAFFY!! Taffy pulling amateur style. I tried it last year. Just not the same any more, but I certainly would not throw up to eat one!!

Viv Wigley

February 17, 2016 at 11:11 PM

I still cringe when anyone mentions them :(