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Why the Porcupine Cannot Dine With the Queen

Pity the poor porcupine on what kind of chair can it dine It cannot sit on its rear end for its quills will not bend And if it stands on its head it will surely be dead

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 6/17/2021 11:44:00 AM
Don't scriptures tell you concubines originated to relieve all those little pricks?
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 7:49:00 PM
Gosh, how could I forgot such an important Scriptural principle, Rico?! Thanks for reminding of it. I just needed a little pricking, that's all. That's how one gets to be 'holy,' you know. lol. ~ gw
Date: 6/17/2021 3:07:00 AM
Loved the last line! Loved the concept. Loved the title! A fave.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 7:48:00 PM
Aw, thanks for the fave, Caren. Always Appreciated. :) gw
Date: 6/16/2021 8:12:00 PM
LOL. I agree with David, gw, the best title of the day! I had to read it twice, thinking it was allegory or metaphor or something like that. Still not sure. Good writing, though!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 7:48:00 PM
Alligator, Milt -- not allegory! lol. Thanks, gw
Date: 6/16/2021 4:24:00 PM
Best poem title of the day. Had to read it. Well penned. Stay frosty my friend.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/16/2021 5:32:00 PM
I really appreciate your letting me know about the crazy title. I've been meaning to do more of these, and thanks to your encouragement, David, now I shall. ~ Gershon, the Cockemaynie Crazy Self-styled Cuckoo
Date: 6/16/2021 4:08:00 PM
Gershon I really enjoyed your couplet.. Bravo!! Your talent continues to shine, my friend. Blessings!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/16/2021 5:32:00 PM
O, thank you so much for letting me know you like this one. Much appreciated, Robertina. Blessings and Bounty, gw

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