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I took a bite of strawberry moon and spit the seeds as stars.
I rode a salmon dressed in peach on a weekend trip to Mars.
There I met a fresh-baked loaf of pumpernickel rye,
who offered me a hearty slice of pumpkin-pickle pie.
*
“Pumpkin-pickle pie?” I asked. Oh my, does that sound odd?
I was assured it was delicious, by a bowtie wearing cod.
Unsure that I could trust him, of corruption he did smell,
I asked a chicken bathing in a pool of lemon gel.
*
The chicken then directed me to a stand of broccoli,
who were arguing health benefits with asparagus and peas.
The veggies paused to ponder my query. At once, they all agreed,
that I should try the pumpkin-pickle, for both were healthy feed.
*
I took a bite of the odd-smelling pie. My face, it did turn green.
I turned and saw the fish and veggies laugh and point at me.
They thought it was hilarious, and I guess that I did too.
For I laughed as hard as they did, though my hands were turning blue.
*
I noticed shortly after that my feet had changed to flippers,
but with silky fur and whiskers so they looked like kitten slippers.
My eyes were as big as saucers. I was sure I was seeing double.
That’s when I knew that nasty pie was nothing more than trouble.
*
I heard a rainbow in the sky calling out my name,
inviting me to come along and end this silly game.
I hopped aboard the rainbow and woke up in my bed.
By the way I feel right now, I’m sure I landed on my head.
*
Go take a bite of strawberry moon and fly among the stars.
You’ll meet the strangest creatures on your weekend trip to Mars.
If you come across a smiling codfish wearing a bowtie,
enjoy the ride, but never eat his pumpkin-pickle pie.
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For Mike Singleton's Moon in June Challenge
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Cathy holmes
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Comments (20)
This is really great! You really know how to paint a picture with words.
This was absolutely delightful, I loved it, I must say if I ever saw a codfish in a bow tie I would seriously consider what I had to drink the night before
This was so good! Reads like a good old nursery rhyme. 💝
I thought this was a 3am entry 😁 it's got a delicious Lucy in the Sky feel 😁
This reminds me of the nursery rhymes I used to read as a kid! I had a fun time reading this, good job!
Wackadiddlililishousness! Super silly and fun. Loved it. Loved your imagination's creation. 🤪
I love this poem, Cathy !
Ah another challenge...sounds fun...as fun as this poem. I found myself reading in in a child's sing-song voice.
This was such a fun poem!
Spectacularly silly! A delightfully fun read! Felt like an episode in Wonderland
I'm wondering what "strawberry moon" really is...
Well-wrought! A delightful romp!
I love this it's sweet.
Whoaaaa, like how did you even come up with this? It's like a hilarious fever dream and sooo creative! As I always say, Queen for a reason!
Fantastic moral to this one, lol!! Loved going on this magical (or drug-induced) ride with you :)
Ha! Bonkers!! I love this! You’re so talented Cathy.
Wonderfully written!!! Your humorous poem was fun!!!❤️❤️💕
THis is a wonderful fun poem , thank you for this Cathy
I enjoyed reading the poem.
Wow, what a trip. Fabulous entry