Offering an ode to red vines
A candy I find that’s sublime
Chewy strings are mostly red
A sweet treat that may have been said
To be a soothing temperance
Frustration gone chewing dance.
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Now others may see this sweet treat
Too much a threat for children’s teeth
But they may be temper prone
The chewability is known
For solace in that circumstance
Performing a tantrum stance
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**The form, 8,8,7,8,8,7, follows “To an Intra-mural Rat” poem pattern.
#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 48, Marianne Moore, 12/30/2025
The Bag Lady 
My husband still loves Twizzlers! Thank goodness he doesn’t have any tantrums if they are out of stock! This was beautifully written, Cheryl. 🌹
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Thank you Colleen!
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Ah yes, the change in attitude over generations, but the stance remains the same when treats withheld, wonderfully told Cheryl.
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🙌I love the ‘tantrum stance’ such a great description 😃
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“A tantrum stance” — great capture of a child around candy. 😊
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😀
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Kids love candy! We went to the movies the other day, and the kids got a couple boxes of candy. Then they wanted to go back for more. It’s never enough!
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It’s so expensive too
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Whenever I go shopping with my wife, I always go straight to the candy section in the store. 😁
Despite being English and having eaten candy all my life I’m proud that I have more teeth left than my mum did at this age!
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Wish I could stay the same my mom my dad and my three sisters all had dentures. I never did at the age of 60 I thought it over and I wish I had done it because now at 79. It’s a problem but you know it’s too late now is how I figure it. What is your favorite candy?
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Favourite candy? Hmm.. So many but whenever I might be in the UK I usually make sure that I have bag of Mint Imperials.
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Sounds good
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Nicely done.
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Thank you
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You’re very welcome
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