(August 19, 1902 – May 19, 1971 / New York / United States)

poet Ogden Nash
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Celery

Celery, raw
Develops the jaw,
But celery, stewed,
Is more quietly chewed.

Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003

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  • Karen Sinclair (10/25/2012 4:22:00 AM)

    Hahaha! silliness genius style... love it

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  • Derek Laforest (2/25/2008 11:32:00 PM)

    This is another short poem but it is longer then Fleas so BAM

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  • Nina somebody (11/14/2007 6:55:00 PM)

    i love this poem. it's funny and true!

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  • V S (1/12/2007 3:14:00 AM)

    Oh. My. Gosh. So very true.

    And therein lies the brilliance.

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