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Searching for Love
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Searching for Love |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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SEARCHING FOR LOVE A young fellow from the outback whose chances were few Answered an add in the paper with marriage in view. The add said why be lonely, we’ll find you a loving wife, One that will spoil you and treat you and love you for life. On our books we have ladies, young lovely and fair Who are wanting a husband, who with their life they will share. On arriving in the city he went to the marriage brokers office And explained that with women, he was completely a novice. Madam taking particulars said, “I see you’ve got marriage in view Well I’m sure that I’ve got just the right girl for you.” In a nice room adjacent, the introduction she then made, She said this attractive young lady has never been laid. A look of absolute horror crossed the young fellows face, He thought how in the hell could I this old crone embrace. In great agitation he whispered, “I thought you said she was young, She must be at least fifty,” and he recoiled as if stung. “With those double visioned glasses, why she hardly can see And as far as being lovely, well it’s certainly beyond me. She’s certainly not youthful and the only place that she’s fair Is on the crown of her head where she’s lost all her hair.” In declaring his disappointment he whispered softly to Madam, He said, “ it’s even quite hard to tell if it’s an Eve or an Adam.” Quite drained of emotion as if he’d just seen a ghost, Madam said, “ there’s no need to whisper, she’s as deaf as a post.” Lindsay |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh gosh, I would be out of there quick as a flash, LOL Lindsay, you made my day with this very funny poem. Heart2Heart |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
LOL! This is funny. I'll be sure and not go to the marriage office. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
I must confess...you make me laugh at things I've told myself I oughtn't be (laughing at, i.e.) ...nice, funny write...enjoyed |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Lindsay, enjoying your humour here mate, have a great day and take care. Rick |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
This is quite funny Lindsay, and as we know nobody is perfect but this one had all imperfections...Thanks for the poem. yann |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To all you kind folk, Heart2Heart, Oklahoma Rose, Rick, Steave and Yann, I thank you all sincerely for giving me a happy response. While you are laughing you are happy and that makes me happy as well. God bless you all. Lindsay |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Your killiing me. I feel so bad for that poor young man. and can't help but laugh at his perdickament. Great one. Tracey |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Lindsay - now you stop writing these hilarious poems, for my sides are hurting mate... BC |
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Sonofgloin Junior Member
since 2009-06-09
Posts 48Australia |
Lindsay, nice tale, and in the style that is so Australian, and so loved by myself..."We'll all be rooned", cried Hanrahan....you know what I mean, your style is bush Aussie, laconic and sentimental, unashamed to show outrage and eager to deal with the unjust. Top job mate. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my old friends Tracey and Bill and to my new friend Sonofgloin, It's great to get your happy response and I thank you for that. Welcome to PIP Sonofglen, you will meet some great poet friends here. Lindsay |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
~chuckling, linds...good job! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Lindsay, The kid's got a problem. He's searching for love in all the wrong places. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks for your comments Brneyedgrly and Bobby, I definately appreciate you input. It's always very gratifying to get a good response. God bless. Lindsay |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
This is so funny, my husband and I have laughed so hard. Maybe because it hit home, we are both losing our hair and he is def, age has a way of creeping up on us and we can only laugh it off. We are not looking for love I think we already have it. Billie C. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you Billie for your kind response, it sounds like you are a very happy couple and the fact that you can both laugh together is the sign of a happy marriage. A good laugh does everyone a lot of good, more than a lot of people realise. Have a happy happy day my new friends and keep smiling. Lindsay |
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