The tentative gardener
By Rhiannonw
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He took out his seeds to sow
and planted them all in a row,
then waited and hoped they would grow
with leaves soon emerging to show
roots healthy were fattening below
– a crop of crisp carrots he’d like to lift
but there was no sign of a juicy gift.
Of leaves peeping through there were none
awhile,
and then at last there was one
which grew a few more – little shoot
to feed one orange tap-root
–
but when it was time
to take from the ground
he found
such a surprise –
the tiniest size
and wonky,
misshapen:
it was solemnly eaten,
and as he fed,
he said
’I’ll plant something else now instead!’
[IP: must contain a surprise, a disappointment and a vegetable]
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This is such a brilliant poem
This is such a brilliant poem Rhiannon, it reminds me of the many disappointments I've had at growing carrots. They can appear to look so healthy and enticing to pull up, but what comes out is just a stubby short carrot, not at all like the carrots you find in the supermarket. But I have to admit the taste of carrots grown with my own hands taste so much better.
I just had to smile when I read your I P. Brilliant idea.
Jenny.
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I think this is what happened
I think this is what happened in my only attempt to grow carrots : ). A good IP response, thank you Rhiannon
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"..the tiniest size
"..the tiniest size
and wonky,
misshapen.."
So much drama in so few words, Rhiannon. And a positive finale in let's plant something else instead. The rollercoaster emotions of gardening. Enjoyed :)
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A nice one Rhiannon; and it
A nice one Rhiannon; and it reminded me of our attempts to grow carrots (why?) it must have been the stony ground because they always came out mishapen! Like spuds - just buy at the shop!
Dougie Moody
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My Dad, who grew ginormous
My Dad, who grew ginormous carrots, said kindly, when my carrots were very small and weird shapes growing in the heavy clay here, that carrots like sandy soil, because it is easier for them? I sympathise very much with your poem and like Paul, appreciated the positive ending!
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I operate on the carrot
I operate on the carrot and stick. Good results. Good on the IP Rhiannon! Maybe I should try my hand hand never did an IP.
I still wonder what colour a carrot is when it is still in the ground?
Not feeling too well ... All the best! Tom
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