Yes, dears, I am your long lost auntie.
We finally get to meet, my sweet loved ones!
Life’s been tough, as you can see by all of the
many timeworn scratches on my aged back.
Come, come, I have some sweet, fresh salad for you to enjoy!
You had better eat it while it’s fresh…
that way, you will get all of the best vitamins that will help you grow.
Eat plenty, eat!
After we eat, that is when
your loving auntie will hug you dearly.
We’ll hug and hug to make up for all of the lost time that
has befallen us.
Now, let’s eat, dearies, let’s eat!
Photo of Your Long Lost Auntie … Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2019
Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog 
She sounds just like my favorite aunt: “Eat! Eat!” she would say — and she certainly took her own advice. She was nice and plump, and great for a kid to snuggle up to.
Ha! My aunt was just like that too: “Eat! Eat!”… and she sure would wolf it down too! She wasn’t thin by any means… and, thank goodness, had no Claw arms to hug with. 🙂
I like the juxtaposition of the bug and the lines, great piece.
Thank you, Paul; it was a fun piece. 🙂
My pleasure Tom 🙂