Monday, October 25, 2010

Aunt Matilda's Big Purse






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.











41 comments:

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

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Thank you everyone...i had a lot of fun with this prompt...glad you liked it. :-)

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  9. Beautiful blog, great work. Love your writing :)

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  10. Brilliant poem! That was my Grandmother!

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

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

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  13. 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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  14. ove this!!!! And love that picture!!!

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

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  16. this is lovely Carrie... so lovely!!

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

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

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

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  20. Such a whimsical piece... I love it!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    xxx

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