Monday, March 7, 2011

Magpie 56


for he who loves it
and she who does not,
the strength of the clove
welds its power to part
unless both get smart
neither will win
give up, just dig in
otherwise, repelled one will be
And forever will think
"Life really stinks!"


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20 comments:

  1. ZuzanaMarch 8, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    What a great poem about cloves of garlic.;) You are so good at this - and yes, garlic is best when shared.;)
    xoxo

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 8, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    And life like a clove of garlic is best shared. Great poem.

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  3. LynMarch 8, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Compromise will do it..one clove, instead of two?? Very well done...

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  4. Emily YoungMarch 8, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Very true and clever! :)

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  5. Reading Tea LeavesMarch 8, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Very clever poem - and of course garlic is always best enjoyed a deux!

    Jeanne
    x

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  6. Kathe W.March 8, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    share and share alike....it's the only way!!! and thanks for your nice comments on my blog.....garlic lovers do think alike!

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  7. Tess KincaidMarch 8, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    You just can't force someone to get smart! Wise advice, Stevie.

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  8. GailOMarch 8, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Cute! I do think the adage "...all things in moderation" should be applied with garlic:)

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  9. anthonynorthMarch 9, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    An excellent metaphor in this. nice one.

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  10. KatherineMarch 9, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    May as well both have garlic breath then there's no difference! Love garlic & this ode to garlic!

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  11. DarylMarch 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Applause!!!!!!!

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  12. Sherry March 9, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    thumbs up...big :-) loved it! xo

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  13. HilaryMarch 9, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh well done! I happen to be one of those who love it.

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  14. HelenaMarch 9, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Great piece! I am a 'moderator' with garlic.

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  15. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Very clever and very true!

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  16. JingleMarch 9, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    smart twists..
    well done.

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  17. The Blog of BeeMarch 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Very good! I have never been able to understand why some people don't like garlic - they don't know what they're missing!!

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  18. Tumblewords:March 10, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    How true! Nicely done!

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  19. girl daydreamingMarch 10, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    indeed the secret to keeping the peace and sweetness is for both either to indulge in the rich taste of garlic... or not. so funny how one in and the other out simply will not work. the richness and power of what seems 'simply garlic.'

    wonderful poem; insightful and fun!

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  20. TrellissimoMarch 11, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Very well said!

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