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Bonnie and Clyde
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Bonnie and Clyde |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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He walked in from the summer heat, The sun blazed like a flame. The waitress brought his water- And eyed his slender frame. She said, "I'm Bonnie Parker"... What can I get for you?" He said, "I'll take the special- And, Sugar, I'll have you." He said, "We'll hit the big time, I'll give you wealth and fame! I'll buy you gold and diamonds- Or, Clyde Barrow's not my name!" She scoffed at what he told her- And sort of hurt his pride. He opened up his jacket, And motioned to his side... A pistol in his waistband- She saw the oily frame, He said, "We'd make a pair, girl- Or, Clyde Barrow's not my name!" He taught her about weapons- "This is a thirty-eight, Aim for the center-body, And never hesitate." He then picked up a Thompson- Said, "Here's a forty-five, When she speaks, she clears the streets And few are left alive." He said, "We'll go together- I promise you'll have fame... And if we're not a house-hold word Clyde Barrow's not my name." |
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darkling Member
since 2001-08-28
Posts 90altered state of mind |
clever, i liked it. The end was a bit vague though, maybe another stanza to wrap it up? |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Gunslinger, I always love your way with the words and a peek into history, true or false. Thanks for sharing, ME |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
How many waitresses feel stuck in their job and want a little adventure...James |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
They became a house-hold word, that's for sure. What price fame? I guess some folks will do anything for it. Great writing, John, as always! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Slinger~ I really enjoyed this ! You sure can tell the tales in an intriguing fashion. Bonnie Parker was a poet - and I hope you don't mind me adding a link here to a couple of her pieces~ http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/texashideout/poem.html ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Gunslinger- You certainly do know how to tell a story! I really enjoyed reading this!  Wonderfully done! ~Vicky Marge...thanks for including that link in your reply! I went and read her poems and enjoyed them very much. "...until you have read the verse on his |
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