Open Poetry #9 |
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Balladeer vs LngJhn |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Just having some fun. Balladeer –vs- LongJohn Candidate Balladeer took a break before the Presidential debates Upon a Florida beach. There at the edge of the water he found a Genie’s bottle Just within his reach. He was granted three wishes but they came with conditions, LongJohn would receive the same- doubled. He thought and he pondered, he considered and wondered. And said, I am no longer troubled. The first one I want to place a thousand billboards with my face All across this great nation. Right before his eyes but, he was not surprised That LongJohn received double satisfaction. To the Genie inside Balladeer did confide- A million dollars for my campaign. Just as he was told, LongJohn did behold Two million dollars- he gained. Now, before you leave my sight, make the third wish just right. Then he took a deep breath. He was eager and hurried but he was not worried, Please, scare me half to death. |
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Jaysun C Member
since 2000-07-20
Posts 56 |
refreshing thank you, sometimes in the depth of all the broken hears we enjoy a joke=)(= |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
hahah..this is really cute! "Steady as it comes, right down to you, I've said it all, so maybe we're a Bliss of another kind" Bliss-Tori Amos |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Melton, I liked this much better than the original of a mild heart attack. Well done. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Jaysun C Yeah, I like to joke around. Poutprinces Thanks. Kethry Thanks. I know the original joke was about an x-husband. I first converted it to Bush vs Gore, but for this forum – just for the laughs. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Poooooooooooooor LongJohn... ![]() |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
When I stop laughing I may be able to come up with a proper response. Loved it. Dee |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Hi, Melllll... I enjoyed this poem, and have only a couple things to say. First - I haven't exhausted my supply of demeaning stories involving poets and scalawags. Second - Go back and read "First" - heh heh - You've made it onto my list of rascals who MUST be dealt with harshly!!!! As soon as I find a fitting tale, Melllll, you can be assured, your reputation as an honorable, worthy-of-being-respected person will be cast aside in favor of cheap laughs and ugly implications - lol. Oh, one other thing - Thanks for including me in your poem - I enjoyed it, and I'm flattered you thought of me when thinking of a worthy adversary of that ne'er-do-well Balladeer. |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Melton,(rofl) You sly dog. I went back in the archives to read your little gems. They are all great, but I especially liked this one and the "It's a Miracle." You got to poke fun at both of these guys without any retaliation from either. You are truly a miracle worker. But I would not take too many chances. From reading your work though, you appear pretty witty. There may just be a third join in on the war of words. Good luck. Again, your writings are excellent.< !signature--> Garfield [This message has been edited by ggrn3 (edited 09-21-2000).] |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Hi there, This is the first poem of yours that I have had the pleasure to read. Laughing wholeheartedly here at that last verse. Take them on,,,, I can't wait to see what happens... oh boy..watch out balladeer and LngJn......... Congrats... Linda Munday |
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