There once was a fair lass from Gilbert
Who boxed in a tank top and hoopskirt
Her cake days arrive,
On June 25,
When, in Gilbert, you don't need a sweatshirt.

Grumpy

A beautiful poem! Thank you, I've never had a poem written about me before.

I don't wear tank tops...I have a thing for sleeves and covered shoulders.
But how on earth did you know about my hoop skirt? And yes, I've boxed in the hoop skirt...

Romana

Just a wild guess, or maybe poetic license....😉

As is often the case, I am a day late for the party..

CONGRATS to my good and great friend, Romana! You are an inspiration, and a smart and witty master of the language. I am so very glad we got to know each other electronically, and eventually in person, and your family is a bit of a kick as well!

Someday, someday... I hope to write something worthy of one of great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor. Or else your Electric Scroll.

But Wassa, The Papaya Story IS worthy of The Electric Scroll!!!!! We soooooo want to publish it!
Can we? *panting* That, plus The Princess Dog Series (with minor language controls attached!) and names changed to protect the guilty! =) =) =)

HW, Editor in Chief at The Electric Scroll

That is very kind of you. Check your AQ mail!
But the main point... of which I accidentally veered off-topic (as always), is to celebrate Romana (and subsequently you and Doctor) joining the AQ family, and we're all very fortunate you did!