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Some turds float...you know?

The nit-wit and the nincompoop cordially bowed on the concert hall stoop. Greeting the doorman, quite gaily who nodded back, though more grayly. And nobody dared to complain or bemoan that fools were ruling the cobblestone streets, where urchins peddled faux-wares beneath the stoop, out in the square. And the nit-wit offered a hearty wave, but clearly knew not how to behave While the nincompoop seemed a tad more at ease, his pants were quite low and his crack in the breeze. And nobody wanted to ask or inquire whether they should pooh-pooh or if they should admire buffoons, so clueless, off-putting and addled for climbing the stairs in their outfits all raddled. Yet, there they stood with their tickets in hand eager to root for the symphonic band as though it were some highfalutin sport of which they knew nothing, but they would not abort the notion that they have a place 'bove the masses or anywhere other than out on their...well, you know. 10/27/16

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Date: 5/26/2017 11:37:00 AM
A shrewd and discerning piece, Graham. Optimized by rebellious humour. Often the best way to get a point across. Admire your poetical genius. Keep well and stay safe, Mikki
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Date: 1/5/2017 10:18:00 PM
Clever stuff, Graham...Put a grin on my face. :) All the very best for your New Year...May it be a happy and fulfilling one - Cheers, Graham! :) john
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Date: 12/7/2016 11:43:00 AM
Clever and witty allegory!! Really liked it. Well done big G. Big Hugggs. Cap'n Deb
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Date: 11/6/2016 1:09:00 AM
With forthcoming elections, graham, this is very insightful. A bot of an allegory, methinks. A fine piece. Enjoyed. Regards, Viv
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Date: 10/27/2016 11:17:00 PM
I read this to my family so we could all applaud! This below the butt pants thing has lasted longer than any style in history and is stupider than the stupidest I've ever seen from the past. They can't even run. All that aside, this is extremely clever, the concept, the rhyme, the content and flow - a pleasure to read and a delight that tickled my laugh button! CayCay
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