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you are a saute old fellow
whether gussy(sacked) up
in wine, ivory, gold yellow,
or tastefully seen in green!
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quite pungently romantic
and amorously aromatic
(though slippery-skinned)
you require running water
and sharp knife to cut in
fast as salsa dance partner
with hot peppers or garlic.
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as sweet layers peel off,
your heart risks exposure
but no fear, it’s not here
you prove elusive as ever
still eliciting tears wherever
you mince, slice or chop!
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Joining poetics at dVerse where Melissa hosts with onions on the menu!
a poem in my pocket 
Aug 05, 2023 @ 12:14:45
Loved the play on words.
Aug 07, 2023 @ 15:49:02
thanks 😀
Aug 02, 2023 @ 16:30:50
Lynn, this is absolutely lovely! Such a great take on the prompt 😀
Aug 03, 2023 @ 20:02:26
Thank you for saying so, Sanaa! I’m glad you like it 🙂
Aug 06, 2023 @ 06:22:18
You’re welcome! 🙂
Aug 02, 2023 @ 14:57:29
Oh, this has a very nice energy to it! Clever, excellently written. Made me smile more than once. Thank you for sharing!
Aug 03, 2023 @ 20:03:07
And i thank you for reading and commenting, Miriam!
Aug 02, 2023 @ 13:36:26
Aww, I like the light-hardheartedness in the voice and yet you really paid tribute to the fellow with all those wonderful lines.
Aug 02, 2023 @ 14:29:35
Thanks, Mish 😀
Aug 02, 2023 @ 10:29:23
Oh, bravo, Lynn! I can’t decide line by line if you’re describing an onion or a Don Juan. Both I think!!! And the end result is as clever as it is juicy. Love it. ❤️
Aug 02, 2023 @ 14:30:38
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Dora!
Aug 02, 2023 @ 10:04:00
That first line is my favorite.🤭 Thanks for joining in!🙏🏼❤️
Aug 02, 2023 @ 14:31:14
my pleasure 🙂
Aug 02, 2023 @ 06:24:52
I liked the sharp sounds and short lines like chopping.
Aug 02, 2023 @ 06:42:47
thanks, Merril 🙂
Aug 02, 2023 @ 06:59:17
You’re welcome!
Aug 02, 2023 @ 08:27:17
i edited it a bit…lines not as short but hopefully more effective.
Aug 02, 2023 @ 06:15:07
Great use of the senses in your onion poem, Lynn, and the sharp knife as a dance partner is a neat touch!
Aug 02, 2023 @ 06:43:30
i appreciate your appreciation, Kim!
Aug 01, 2023 @ 20:09:17
Very nicely done, Lynn. I like your line of the dance partner knife cutting in…
Aug 01, 2023 @ 17:55:25
Lynn, you had me at the first line. Excellent spin on that slippery fellow.
Aug 02, 2023 @ 06:44:16
Thanks much, Lisa.
Aug 02, 2023 @ 12:27:40
You’re welcome.