Monday, October 25, 2010

Aunt Matilda's Big Purse





Monday's Child #18

Aunt Matilda had a big purse that appeared to be larger than life.
It was wider than a cavern and taller than a kite.
She carried it on her elbow, or clutched it with her wrist.
And if anyone  tried to take it, they would surely receive a fist.
We joked that if you put your hand in, a rabbit would be pulled out.
For magicly she had everything needed to solve a dillemma without a doubt.
One time she sent me to get her wallet for money for the icecream man,
and when I reached inside, I found a set of pots and pans.
Yes, Aunt Matilda had a big purse that was bigger than us tykes.
It was wider than a cavern, and taller than a kite.











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41 comments:

  1. DeborahOctober 25, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    I loved it!! :o)

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  2. MaryOctober 25, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Carrie, I just love this poem (and the picture!. Absolutely delightful.

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  3. ninotazizOctober 25, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    I just love this poem! It is charming and full of smiles in every line! I am a bit dark this month, i must say, so I am glad I get to see something cheerful here, Carrie!

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  4. SilverOctober 25, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    It feels like a dejavu here, Carrie-

    This is a beautiful blog and i am really glad to be connected here. ;)

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  5. steveroniOctober 25, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Wider than a cavern, and taller then a kite...so (I really don't like this word, but...) Evocative!

    I am glad we are blogger-friends. I would miss SO much of life's legitimate pleasures without reading these thing you write. And I am not winking ;) as Auntie Mame seems to be attempting!

    PEACE!
    Steve E

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  6. Brian MillerOctober 25, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    ha. how playful and cute...we used to have a book for the boys called gramma's purse and it had pics of all the crazy things that could be found there...

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  7. signed...bkmOctober 25, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Very cute, amazing how all the things when we are so little seems so big and endless....thank you Carrie for posting at Monday's Child...bkm

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  8. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 25, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Love it, especially the pots and pans! And one can picture the aunt, as well! Well done. I love the repetition of first and last lines, that works very well.

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  9. Carrie Van HornOctober 25, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Thank you everyone...i had a lot of fun with this prompt...glad you liked it. :-)

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  10. Short PoemsOctober 25, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful blog, great work. Love your writing :)

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  11. Kathe W.October 25, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Brilliant poem! That was my Grandmother!

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  12. sarahOctober 25, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    good stuff! thanks for visiting my blog and your sweet comments....blessings...s...

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  13. Robert LloydOctober 25, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    That was simply splendid Carrie. Thanks for making me smile.

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  14. Carrie Van HornOctober 25, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Thank you Marinela,Kathe,Sarah,and Robert....i am glad that you all liked it....i was smiling the whole time i wrote it....:-)

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  15. Nikki (Sarah)October 25, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    ove this!!!! And love that picture!!!

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  16. FireblossomOctober 25, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I laughed out loud at the pots and pans. What a delight!

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  17. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Such a lovely poem!

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  18. RuthOctober 25, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    this is lovely Carrie... so lovely!!

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  19. Business IQOctober 25, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    This was all that the comments describe above. The magical, silliness of youth - fun - whimsical...splendid. Well done ;)

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  20. SheilaOctober 25, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    so fun and cute...I could totally picture myself reading this to my little girl.

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  21. JinksyOctober 26, 2010 at 2:59 AM

    Think I liked your decision to find your own illustrations. They allowed more creativity! :)

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  22. MandaOctober 26, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Such a whimsical piece... I love it!

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  23. flaubertOctober 26, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Carrie,
    What a wonderful poem for me to read first thing in the morning. Love the pic, too.
    Pamela

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  24. Eileen T O'Neill .....October 26, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Carrie,
    This poem was good to read. Lively and uplifting.
    A light hearted moment, very much enjoyed!

    Glad I called to your blog Carrie.
    Best wishes, Eileen :)

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  25. Carrie Van HornOctober 26, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Glad everyone has enjoyed this one...it was a fun one for me....:-)

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  26. HopeOctober 26, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    I love it! made me smile. I love the rhythm.

    thank you for dropping by my blog and following.

    looking forward to reading more of your works

    take care
    Hope

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  27. Diane TOctober 26, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Carrie, what a wonderful presence Aunt Matilda is in this poem. I just love the style, the warmth of it.

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  28. Gabriela AbaloOctober 27, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Beautiful poem Carrie!!!

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  29. RiverOctober 27, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    That was a well written fun poem. Thank you for visiting me which brought me to you. I really like your style. :)

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  30. Mommy EmilyOctober 27, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    this is brilliant, friend. just brilliant. you do with a poem what many cannot achieve through a book. xo

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  31. TALONOctober 27, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Loved this! The pots and pans had me laughing out loud! The rhythm and the rhyme were brilliant.

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  32. JessieOctober 27, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    lol!!! fabulous!!

    warm smiles,

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  33. Maurie KirschnerOctober 27, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Left me smiling! I can so picture this lady and her big purse, wider than a cavern and taller than a kite!

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  34. S. EtoleOctober 27, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    This is delightful!

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  35. JodiOctober 27, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    What an awesome aunt ;)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    x

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  37. Southern GalOctober 28, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    This is so fun!

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  38. rchOctober 28, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    just lovely Carrie!

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  39. Melissa CampbellOctober 29, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    I know such a purse--haha. I love your poem--it made me smile. Blessings here.

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  40. Carrie Van HornOctober 30, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you everyone....this one was a fun one for me, glad you all liked it....:-)

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  41. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallOctober 31, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/halloween-party-at-jingle-poetry-monday-poetry-potluck-tomorrow/

    Happy Halloween to you. Our Halloween potluck is open,
    Post a poem on Halloween, or share an old poem unrelated to the theme, link in. that’s how you get the best result of feedback.
    Feel free to take any awards from this post, enjoy!
    xxx

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