Open Poetry #47 |
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Stranger Than Fiction |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA ![]() |
My friends, I though I'd heard it all. I've heard some of the craziest Tales that were so off-the-wall They made me cry, "You surely jest!!!" And, though they were nonsensical And dumb enough to make me cry I fear we've reached the pinnacle Right there at Patrick Henry High. They made a girl the new prom king. That's true, my pals, you heard it right. She is the king and has a queen Beside her on homecoming night. I have to say I've never heard Of kings that wore lip gloss and rouge. To me it sounds a bit absurd That she's a king that they would choose. Now, isn't that a silly thing I feel a pounding in my head. To have a king without a 'thing' but pantyhose and bra, instead? I know that everyone is free To choose a lifestyle of their own But I'm not sure I'd like to see A female sitting on my throne! So she's the king in lace and frills. His majesty is now a her. His excellence is on the pill And does not want to be called "sir". "Give me liberty or death!" Those words were Patrick Henry's claim. He'll never know a girl is king At the school that's carrying his name! http://www.inquisitr.com/155312/two-high-school-students-crowned-among-americas-first-lesbian-homecoming-couple/ |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I have to say I've never heard Of kings that wore lip gloss and rouge. Haven't been to New Orleans lately, have you? *bratty grin* I read the story... and I know this is going to make it obvious I'm ancient... but when did students start running for homecoming king and queen as a COUPLE??? High schools and colleges I follow choose the courts separately... if the king and queen happen to be dating, it's happy coincidence. And if you consider that this is someone who thinks that "tradition" for girls includes "don’t have an opinion, don’t own any property, give up the right to marry who you love, don’t vote, and allow your husband to do whatever he pleases to you"... you'll REALLY be scratching your head and going hunh??!! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I agree, sutrhern gal. We would announce kings and queens seperately, with the new king wondering who his queen would be. Guess we're in the fogey range, huh? ![]() |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
America has Cancer, my friend. I can't say anymore than that and be nice about it. j. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
If there is shame to blame, it's with us. The character "Forrest Gump", said it best, "Stupid is as stupid does." Enjoyed the reminder. JL ![]() Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
Well, struck, 'deer friend. We are indeed living in perilous times. |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Mike...Can you imagine the old T.V. show ' Queen For A Day " Having a dude on it. What is the world coming too...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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