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Battle of the Choke
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I fought the battle and the choke won

Battle of the Choke Deep-rooted resistance to death Under the California sun A four-inch artichoke in the pot Now garden monster armed prick Leaf circumference five-feet spread Strawberries smothered Water unquenchable Drought ration in force I fought the battle with a shovel over a choke And the choke won. Spawn of thorns Kootnz and King take note House of snails I will not be derailed Ax killer I tread through soil Slice of hand a leaf falls silent Texture of celery Aroma of artichoke dip I fought the battle with a shovel over a choke And the choke won. Braided roots cord in defiance Deep the shovel blade cuts Blister on blister splinters pierce skin Twines of tentacles hold fast Stabbed by thorn Throb in thumb One last whack The choke was done I fought the battle with a shovel over a choke And the thumb won. Copyright May 2009

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Reviewed by Mary Coe

Reviewed on December 8, 2009

Well penned. Enjoyed

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on May 14, 2009

Oooo... there's nothing like pain to drive the shovel home for that almighty "one last whack"! A strong delivery that speaks of the battle at hand, and I love your usage of strong diction to describe the strength and assault of this "enemy", Cynthia. Nice resonant humour, too. Not for the faint-hearted gardener this one! Makes me realise my thumbs certainly AREn't green! :)) Thank you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on May 3, 2009

Spawn of thorns
Kootnz and King take note
House of snails
I will not be derailed

Interesting analogy and many inferences throughout this poem drew my attention, Cynthia. Well done. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on May 3, 2009

I enjoy reading this poem,take care,well done :-)

EDWIN

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 2, 2009

Wow, Cythia, that is a big'un! Glad you didn't choke. :) Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on May 2, 2009

That is some garden monster. I have one, too, but I gave him a reprieve!

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on May 1, 2009

Congratulations, Cynthia, for conquering the choke and for
writing about it with such talent and good humor. -gene.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on May 1, 2009

LOL Great take on an old song and I am glad you gave it a good challenge for sure.
Fee

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