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Bonafide

I had a little peanut
I carried in my hand.
Met up with some guy, Peter,
who used it in a brand
of butter.

I had a walking stick
leaning against the wall.
A royal lad named William Mayne
used it to hit a ball
like a putter.

Canned popcorn lid, had I
that fell and became dented.
A war hero named Morrison
tossed it and then invented
the Pluto Platter.

A wrote about a little girl
curiouser and small.
Lewis Carroll gave her a loyal friend
whom some readers would call
The Mad Hatter.

My imagination's clever
inventing everyone I've met.
But in real life, I realize
I haven't done much, yet.

I guess I'd better settle
with watching from the side.
Other than creating fantasy,
I'm just not bonafide.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

1 year 3 months ago

Dear Lavender,

I think you create fantasy just fine...and inviting reading matter, too!

*hugs, Cat & eddy styx

Lavender

Lavender

1 year 3 months ago

Hello, Cat and Eddy,

A little ditty about creative people in real life...and I kinda love the word "bonafide."
I always appreciate your time!
Thank you!
Lx

M

MermaidMaster

1 year 3 months ago

Lavender,

Delightful! I love the last two stanzas especially :)
Thank you for sharing!
-MM

Lavender

Lavender

1 year 3 months ago

Hello, MM,

I'm so glad you stopped in to read this little poesy piece! I am always grateful for your time!
Thank you!
Lx