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Oat cakes and Piranhas

Four women on a boat.

By Novel AllenPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Oat cakes and Piranhas
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Four women sat on a boat sipping tea with cakes of oats

Three Argued shrilly about the price of winter coats

The other thought it really a bummer

It was still the middle of summer

Below their feet, aiming for a treat, piranhas chewed the coat off the boat!

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Novel Allen

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. (Maya Angelou). Genuine accomplishment is not about financial gain, but about dedicating oneself to activities that bring joy and fulfillment.

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  • Omar Sohail3 years ago

    I love what comes out of your writing.

  • Quincy.V3 years ago

    This poem showcases the author's creativity and ability to weave together unexpected elements to create a fun and engaging story.👌👌👍

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