the flake

blake
the flake
lived in a lake
had a rake
drank a shake.

that was the whole
version.

always followed by
"mom,
tell them to stop."

the short
version:

blake
the flake

the rhyme
is the real reason
but
when others
spoke these words
with venom
the rhyme
wasn't so
cute
funny
appreciated.

but
now....
i say.

what the flake!

a saint of a woman
whispered in my ear last week...
don't ever forget
the beauty and the
uniqueness of a
snow flake
not one alike
and that is
on purpose!

indeed.
i claim
the words
with joy.

blake the flake.

bring it on!