Saturday, December 5, 2015

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GINGER BEER AND SORREL
Sorrel drink and ginger beer
Pass the glasses round my dear
Christmas time is surely here
Azure sky again to cheer
Christmas time is here
Now Parang breezes veer
Whiffs of salty ham to steer
Sing merrily, have no fear
Ruby red and golden clear
Fill our empty glasses dear
Sorrel drink and ginger beer
© gillena cox 2015


Written for Hedgewitch's prompt
Flash 55 Plus
Imaginary Garden With Real Toads

Our Challenge comes from a traditional English carol called The Holly and The Ivy.
We are to, use the emphasis of the carol on the two plants, and on pairings, explore, contrast or complement the idea of two: two colors, two symbols, two plants, two animals, two events, two people... two of anything; various pairings of elements as the carol does.
Write exactly 55 words--no more, no less--of prose, poetry or microfiction on the topic of your choice, and link it to this challenge.
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30 comments:

  1. brudbergDecember 5, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Ah.. Sounds like a great new carol here... :-) the breeze here is more like scimitars

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  2. AnonymousDecember 5, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    sounds like a party! and you made the rhyming feel natural

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  3. AnonymousDecember 5, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Great rhythm to poem!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 5, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    A fine Christmas carol!

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  5. hedgewitchDecember 6, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Time for caroling and wassail, indeed. Thanks for joining in, Gillena.

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    1. Gillena CoxDecember 6, 2015 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks for your charming prompt Hedgewitch. Im happy you stopped by

      Much love...

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  6. Magaly GuerreroDecember 6, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    I read it... I sang it... and now I'm wishing for something gingery! ;-)

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    1. Gillena CoxDecember 6, 2015 at 9:35 AM

      (Smiles) glad you dropped by Magaly

      Much love...

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  7. kaykualaDecember 6, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Wonderful rhyming Gillena, aptly aligned to thirst quenchers!

    Hank

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  8. OutlawyerDecember 6, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Charming and inviting! And very Caribbean in feel! Thanks, Gillena. k.

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  9. Other MaryDecember 6, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    I'll drink to that! Cheers!

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  10. Glenn ButtkusDecember 6, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Such an imaginative take on the prompt, diving into the nature of the seasonal carol, & dragging the essence of Two alongside & within. Very impressive. We are having a heat wave, with warm winds ( El Nino & 50 degree temps) here in the NW, so your tropical flair is warranted & welcomed.

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    1. Gillena CoxDecember 7, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you for your appreciation Glen

      much love...

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  11. MarianDecember 7, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Sorrel drink! I must try it.

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  12. Rosemary Nissen-WadeDecember 7, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    I don't know sorrel drink, but I love ginger beer. It all sounds very convivial!

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  13. Susie ClevengerDecember 9, 2015 at 3:58 AM

    Now I'm thirsty...This needs music. :)

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  14. MargaretDecember 13, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Cheers. Very fun poem.

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  15. Gillena CoxDecember 14, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Thank you for dropping in to read mine Margaret

    Much love...

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