Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

Uncle Sweet

By (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

Response to Reena’s Xploration Challenge #221

Uncle stared upon the blocks
The symbols all to him were lost
Uncle never learned to read
Mattered not my Uncle Sweet

6 responses to “Uncle Sweet”

  1. Eugenia Avatar
    Eugenia

    Cleverly written and a delightful piece!

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      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Eugenia! I greatly appreciate your praise! 😊

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        Eugenia

        My pleasure! 😉

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    Reena Saxena

    Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
    Uncle Sweet by Ami OffenBacher-Ferris

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    Reena Saxena

    Sweet little poem!

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      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Reena! 😀

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