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Where Marshmallows Grow
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Where Marshmallows Grow |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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 A troll once showed me where marshmallows grow, he said it is a secret so I can't let you know. But I'll tell you it's a place like Willy Wonka's factory with little marshmallow farmers who all work for free. They pick the minis just days after they sprout, but I prefer the giant ones that live the whole year out. The lesson in this silly poem: see things in a different way, believe in the unbelievable, you might find that things just may not always be what you've always known- I've seen where marshmallows are grown. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Passing shadows, I love this one. I want to know where these giant marshmallows grow. I love the things. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Dixie, I love this to bits in every imaginable way, including where I chew up marshmallows into very small bits to swallow while wallowing in their taste! The title, the picture, the cleverness, the humour, the smile I can't get off my face, the taste - it is all just soooooo good! - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, and I forgot to say that I love the new photo. I must have been too busy thinking of the smell, taste and texture of marshmallows! - Owl |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Very nice! Eric |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
How awesome! I believe in you, Peter Pan! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
 I loved this....thank you for the smiles Dixie  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Cute and wise, dear Dixie! Love the picture! And I never knew what marshmallows were, so now I found the answer on google. They exist here too, but good for me that I don't like them  . Too sugary  Love this much! Hugs. Margherita  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Careful, I have a daughter that thoroughly enjoys Marshmallows..... I do so enjoy your new picture.... |
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Topheth Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 297Texas |
Ha-ha! Nice! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well tweak my heart strings - that new picture surely does. Love it my friend. Oh, was I supposed to say something about the write too.... Guess I need to read it first, huh? Okay been there and done that -- now back to the picture....LOVE IT!!! The write I mean --- heh, heh, but adore the picture too, just almost as much as the last one, because I still see that same lovely soul in them both and favoritism tends to stick tighter to the one I've know the longest. Anyway, I seem to be stepping into kaa kaa the further I write/walk, so I better quit. Me - I was always partial to any part of you I could see, un-huh, hear, you're pretty silent most of the time, or read., now that I do a lot of...so there!!! Stiiiiiilllllll....I do like this new picture...guess I'll have to figure out how to upload a new one of me so you can see how bad lifes been treating me....too much good food, head has resumed growing so all my hair is being pushed out to make way for my brain -- yeah its in there somewhere-- and of course, being inbred has done wonders for my teeth and stuff...The new hip joint is working perfectly though, but that damn kidney keeps growing rocks and tries to push them through holes that are far too small. And my feet really do feel the rocks a lot less when I where shoes (go figure - who'd thunk!). Tell you what...I'll just post a new one, so you can look at me with out too much disgust, one of my back side --- you know....behind me.... like the back of my head?. There is actually real hair there, uncolored and ----that's about all. I'm gonna go now...these vicodin extra strenght for my stones make me talkative and I don't want to get carried away...har, har., literally I mean. Bye Now...Smile at that star just to the left of the moon tonight...casuse I'm smiling back at ya, my dear friend..... jimmmy |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dixie, This is a delightful poem - and I love your new picture. Hugs, A |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Gave me a smile~~ Dixie I see these everywhere but not piled as nicely. Great imaginative write!  M |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
A lovely little bit, that ends in a smile!! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Dixie, I love this one very much, lightness and humour...The picture is wonderful too... thanks yann |
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hunnie_girl
since 2006-06-18
Posts 2567Canada |
Dixie, thanx for sharing this.. I really loved reading about it and.. nam where do you come up with the ideas for your poems.. its amazing!!  Krysti |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Enjoyed the humour in this one, Dixie, but also the wisdom. "believe in the unbelievable," - Absolutely! Helen |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Great write and an even greater ending !! I really like this one !! Anwaar |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow! Ya'll are too wonderful! I so enjoyed all of these comments! Jimmy, you make me smile a mile  |
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rad802 Member
since 2008-04-19
Posts 279KY U.S.A. |
I can almost smell them. Thanks for sharing. .................................................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................I don't feel like I fit in here! Rick Rick Delmonico |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, I was ready to grab a stick and head for the campfire....er, perhaps bonfire for these? I enjoyed this delightful write, and your point of view, that we should be open to new interpretations! PS, I called them alien marshmallows!  [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-27-2008 08:57 PM).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Just think! If this patch is in California near the wildfires, there could be one of the biggest marshmallow roasts in the history of the world! The only thing I've seen comparable is a field where the farmer planted Cheerios to grow donuts! |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
I love this.... absolutely adorable. The world needs more of "adorable." |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Your new photo is just soooooo good and your light hearted poem was delightful to read. A big hug to you dear lady. Lindsay |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a delightful poem and picture. I felt like a child again, reading this light-hearted and lovely part of you. Ida |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
reading these comments makes me smile, knowing that you all enjoyed the poem Deer, you had me laughing so hard with your comment, coffee went shooting through my nose and all! I do love your way of thinking! Thanks everyone! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Dixie, please read this carefully before you reply. I keep coming back to this because I want to AND DON'T WAN'T TO be told what they really are - except of course for Kacy's delightful explanation of their being alien marshmallows! Please don't tell me - but that doesn't stop me being curious - but PLEASE DON'T TELL ME! - Owl |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Diana, I wouldn't have known what they were either had it not been for the caption that was underneath the photo. We don't see these things around here down south. But it's good enough for me that they look like alien mashmallows. That's my story and I'm sticking to it LOL |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Dixie-girl, I normalle don't go for the rhyming poetry; however, the title of this one drew me in ,and you- as usual- did not disappoint. I am sending this to the library. What would you attempt to do...if you knew you could not fail?. |
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FastForward Member
since 2008-06-29
Posts 66 |
This is cute and cleverly written. Enjoyed. |
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