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LngJhnAg
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Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

0 posted 2006-01-19 06:16 PM


An endearing chapter from our colonial history,
Has survived into the current century.
A Governor fought collusion with common sense,
And the help of relatives with good intents.

The bakers of Philly had increased the price,
Of the pies they baked by more than thrice.
The colonials protested and sought relief,
From William Penn, their Commander in Chief.

Bill sought the advice of aunts Sarah and Jane,
“The bakers are ruining our city’s good name.”
The women conferred to devise resolution,
To end the attempted baker’s collusion.

Bill’s aunts decided that they would bake,
One hundred pies for a bake sale date.
They’d sell the pies at the original cost,
Which would force the bakeries to bear the loss.

The sale was a success, they sold their pies,
The bakeries responded by reducing their price.
An opera was written to celebrate with dance,
I’m sure you’ve seen it, “The Pie Rates of Penn’s Aunts.”

© Copyright 2006 Michael Waterman - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2006-01-19 06:18 PM




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2 posted 2006-01-19 06:21 PM


smiling huge here LJ...

so nice to read you again,
what a delight.

LngJhnAg
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3 posted 2006-01-19 06:25 PM


I'm betting that somebody is going to click on that pesky "Inaapropriate Content" box before this thread expires.  Thankfully, Karilea has granted me clemency (for a little while).

I didn't want to write this "true" story, but somebody had to do it.  If it had been Toe, it wouldn't have rhymed; and if it had been 'Deer, it would have had 17 verses.

nakdthoughts
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4 posted 2006-01-19 06:42 PM


laughing at your  response ... and poem


M

ps nice to read you again

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5 posted 2006-01-19 06:52 PM


Careful,  you and the Pillsbury Doughboy
might collide, and one of you will get hurt!

Good job LJ,  pretty sharp!

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6 posted 2006-01-19 07:01 PM


One would need to be Elastic Man to stretch as far as you did for that punchline. Good Grief! Now I know why I've missed you here...you make the rest of us look SO good!

Waiting for Toe, the pie-eyed guy to show up...

SmartChick
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7 posted 2006-01-19 07:39 PM


LOL! I enjoyed reading this.
Titia Geertman
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8 posted 2006-01-19 08:36 PM


Thi wasn't a good bed time story, because I will be giggling all night now:supersmile:

Good to see and read you again Sailor, your replies make me laugh even more.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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9 posted 2006-01-19 09:10 PM


Very clever, Long John!  It's great to read you again!

miscellanea

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10 posted 2006-01-20 07:28 AM


You jelly roll you...look what you've done...you've brought out the old farts from retirement......this is very well done....okay...Let's get ready to rumble!!!
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11 posted 2006-01-20 09:31 AM


Haha, very funny!

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12 posted 2006-01-20 09:59 AM


fun stuff---love it---thanks for the smiles
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13 posted 2006-01-20 04:09 PM


Hehehe....wonderfully punny, LJA!
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14 posted 2006-01-20 06:22 PM


LngJhnAg
It is good to see you have been keeping that funny bone as sharp a ever. Enjoyed, martyjo


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15 posted 2006-01-20 06:25 PM


*groannnnnnnnnnn*



It was good for me!  Thanks!!!

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16 posted 2006-01-21 01:20 PM


Hey LngJhn!!  Thanks for the smiles!
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17 posted 2006-01-21 01:24 PM


((((LongJohn))))
It sure is good to see you and read you too!!
Hugs,
Ethel

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18 posted 2006-01-21 02:35 PM


I loved Michael's response - you did sure reach far for that punchline - it was great!  Loved this - and great to read you again.
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