Po-Tay-Toes
A Regal Tuber
*A quick note for those who may not know 'tatties' or 'tatty' is the Scots word for potatoes/a potato
Let me tell you, new friend,
about the humble tattie.
Though it doesn't look like much,
one bite will make you happy.
In every human city,
people young and old,
have forgone the fine and pretty,
for a tuber worth its weight in gold.
Though born in the Andes,
this humble little root,
has fed paupers, fools, and dandies,
as they crossed the world on foot.
As you walk the earth, looking on in awe and wonder,
I hope you'll never overlook the treasures held down under.
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S. A. Crawford
Writer, reader, life-long student - being brave and finally taking the plunge by publishing some articles and fiction pieces.
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Comments (12)
Aw, well done! Nice to see a fellow Scot placing in this challenge, using some good old Scottish words. Loved this a lot, SA! Congratulations
LOVE it!! Tatty rule. This is a great tribute to something grown by the earth that has provided sustenance for so many. Congratulations!
I just saw you placed in the Extraterrestrial challenge as I seeing a comment on my potato soup story. There's some serendipity at play there! Congratulations. This is delightful, fun, and true!!! Gotta live a spud or tattie!! ❤️
Great poem!
Very nicely done. Congrats
Super cute and fun! Love this.
Well done
I don’t say this lightly, this is amazingly perfect! I truly hope you win!
Well done! Haha this was great.
Cleverly written!!! Love it!!!❤️❤️💕
Such a staple and versatile food!!! It must be from the war times.. it’s literally in our genes to love potatoes 🙈😁 great take on the challenge! X
This was amazing! I don't know what I'm having for dinner tonight yet, but I have a feeling it's now going to include potatoes 🥔