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wranx
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Moved from a shack to a barn

0 posted 2002-12-23 03:47 AM



I was sitting at the bar
Chatting with the Mayor
(The owner, you see)

When our city’s new
Chief of Police
Sat himself beside me
And engaged the Mayor
In municipal matters

I returned my attention
Back to my whiskey
And tried very hard
Not to eavesdrop
Too much

But, after a bit
The Chief and the Mayor
Bade me participate
In a general discussion
On nothing of note

When I had gauged
The meter and manner
Of the new chief’s demeanor
I offered a poser

“Just how might a fella
Get a copy of a mugshot
Taken of him
When he was younger
And foolish"

He replied that he couldn’t
Think of a reason
That it couldn’t be done
“But, why in the world
Would I want such a thing?”

“Actually” I said
As he drank from his mug
“I was thinking about sending
A few Christmas cards”

Thus, causing the Chief
An undignified spew.

(I'll post the mugshot as soon as I get it, if i can get it)




[This message has been edited by wranx (12-23-2002 04:31 AM).]

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2002-12-23 03:49 AM


spew... can't wait to see it...bet you looked good in black and white
Aenimal
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the ass-end of space
2 posted 2002-12-23 03:54 AM


Would love to see that lol
serenity blaze
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3 posted 2002-12-23 04:02 AM


see what I mean?

I am privelaged m'friend!

ROFL...

and btw?
you took this story
and measured it in a ghost rhythm--
with inner rhyme
and yes...cadence.

This went down like "fine"!

(I'm a lucky gal to have such friends!)


Paul Wilson
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4 posted 2002-12-23 04:18 AM


wranx...Enjoyed. Waiting for the mug shot.
Years ago I remember you could get black & white pictures made of yourself behind bars around New Orleans. Glad it was only make believe...Paul

" To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you "

Midnitesun
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Gaia
5 posted 2002-12-23 11:09 AM


Waiting on another mugful.
Did you enjoy being the cause of spew?

RSWells
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6 posted 2002-12-23 11:28 AM


I could offer one for every holiday to mark 30 years of wild eyed growth, but to ask now would be to add to the collection. Enjoyed the sense of humor.
Cpat Hair
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7 posted 2002-12-23 11:49 AM


(chuckling)....

Nice one bud....

Duncan
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8 posted 2002-12-23 06:42 PM


This oughtta be good!

I need a new job.  Anyone wanna pay me to do this???

bsquirrel
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9 posted 2003-01-03 06:29 PM


You show me yours,
and I'll pretend I have one to show you back.

garysgirl
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10 posted 2003-01-05 02:16 AM


Very good, Ed....hope your feet and fingers are warm....  

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~  
                  

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside
11 posted 2003-01-05 02:25 AM




Thanks for telling your stories wranx,
they're all so good!!!

[This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (01-05-2003 03:02 AM).]

1slick_lady
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12 posted 2003-01-05 03:21 AM


too funny i gotta see this pic...
JamesMichael
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13 posted 2003-01-05 03:54 AM


Excellent...James
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