Pretty Pears
Have I ever mentioned that I’m frequently tardy? Yep, late again … but this time, I swear, it wasn’t my fault …
Even though I walked in at the tail-end of the Miss. Pear Fest competition, the gracious hosts allowed me to participate. I didn’t have time to check my look, so my black lace twirly skirt, sassy pink top, and coordinating wide-brimmed hat would have to see me through … along with my natural charm of course. There was no time to get nervous. In fact, there was barely enough time to adjust my best pair before someone handed me a microphone.
“Theresa, why do you want to be Miss. Best Pear 2005?” said the handsome microphone man.
That seemed like an obvious question, but I hadn’t prepared an answer. I had to shoot from my ample hip, “Ummm… because I wrote a poem in honor of the happy day.”
There were chuckles and applause as I quickly composed …
“There once was this Cat who lived in a Shoe
He moved to Goosetown and knew not what to do
The neighbors all said, “Hey Man! Look at that tree.”
And that Crazy Cat threw a hella Par-tee”
On my right, bountiful curves made a purple sequined evening gown beautiful. The girl in the gown laughed and clapped with the crowd. Oh yes! I knew she had me beat. It was obvious that she wanted it more. By all rights, the crown belonged to her.
… and so it was.
Hey, there’s always next year.
posted by Theresa @ 8/30/2005 02:46:00 AM
8 Comments:
Nice fruit!
It's just the warm-up for great things to come. Prep work for a beauty contest? Wow
hehe, i'm sure you had her beat!
I say make your own crown! Miss. Melons 2005! Wear it, and them, proud. Cash in and make appearances. Pose in Melon Madness.
Mr 5.25 - Back atcha!
Monty - This is as close to a beauty contest as this girl will ever get. Now, if it were an attitude contest, I'd be all over it!
Dating Blog - Thanks for your vote of confidence.
Zoooom - I will if you will.
I'd say You Wuz Robbed! but it doesn't sound like you were twisting your guts about it. Casual is as casual does, so I guess you had a good time!
Just wanted to say hey. I'm currently in Baghdad and a fellow Iowan and I enjoy checking out news and views from back home. Thanks.
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Was Pear Queen smart enough to write poetry!?!
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