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Battle of the Choke
by Cynthia Borris
Friday, May 01, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.

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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.

Cynthia Borris

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Reviewed by Kate Burnside	5/14/2009

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	5/3/2009

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	5/3/2009

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




Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner	5/2/2009

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




Reviewed by Mr. Ed	5/2/2009

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




Reviewed by Gene Williamson	5/1/2009

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




Reviewed by Felix Perry	5/1/2009

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

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