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Dom Mart
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0 posted 2003-03-05 01:36 PM




Not apes cavorting in a cage
Or gerbils in revolving pens,
Or rabbits tumbling in the grass
Or troupes of cackling hens
Are one-half as amusing
As the species I know best.
Every day I watch them,and
I put this theory to the test.

They never disappoint me.
They're always good for a guffaw.
I always mean them,when I say,
"They're the funniest things I ever saw."
I watch them from a distance
To observe their comic traits,
Their strutting,their pomposities,
Their silly, juvenile debates,
Their infantile compulsions,
Their rabid craving for esteem,
Their ludicrous hypocrisies,
My God, aren't they a scream?

Yesterday, I watched a group,
While pretending to take tea.
I noticed several glancing
In my direction, furtively.
And then one pointed at me,
And others pointed after.
And then, would you believe it,
They all burst out in laughter!  




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Midnitesun
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1 posted 2003-03-05 03:30 PM


LOL at this one. It's been a while since I've seen you post. Welcome home to anotherplace where there exists a group who can tickle your funny bones, hopefully without appearing ludicrous or infantile.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (03-06-2003 12:21 AM).]

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2 posted 2003-03-05 10:14 PM



I think this is just outstanding!

I love to people watch. The ending was funny! Still snickering.....


Enjoyed greatly, Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
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3 posted 2003-03-05 10:26 PM


watching the world, and all of the idiots gathered within has long been a favorite activity of mine... Who would have known that you were watching me watch them?
Nicely done.

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