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Having a Gay Old Time
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Having a Gay Old Time |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Having a Gay Old Time He said his name was Robert And we met there quite by chance They were playing dancing music Though I didn’t know how to dance But I’d had a margarita And the band was really hot And he looked to be so friendly So I said to him, why not We started out a little slow A reggae beat for sure The louder that the music got The more I wanted more We were center of attention We won first prize in the dance And I was thinking this might Just turn out to be romance Then they played a slow old favorite And he danced so heavenly But I started getting strange vibes That this Robert was a she Now I never beat around the bush I say what needs be said But the fact that I didn’t know his sex Turned cheeks a scarlet red The winners of the dance contest Were called to dance alone And although my face was red hot red I shivered to the bone We danced a hot lambada Swaying those lambada hips In agony some phony laughter Spewed out from my lips I really can forgive his sex Deceit I can’t forgive I would like to know the gender of The one I’m dancing with We finally got a table He said, Is something on your mind I said I would like to ask you this (With words I couldn’t find) I took my time to choose the phrase So as not to offend I approached the subject carefully And chose my words again This question must be dealt with In a delicate, subtle way So with diplomatic tact I asked him Robert are you gay His mouth dropped open then he laughed In ways I’d never known And he never gave straight answers And deceit was clearly shown Just look at those long fingernails And features way too fine I bet he pulled a hundred girls in With that fishy line I said Robert look, if that is true Then I can be your friend But listen up, pal ,we can dance But this is where it ends Some folks came up and said You two just dance to beat the band How would they know I got stuck here With a “Lola” on my hands I haven’t any real idea Of WHAT I have at hand Either he thinks he’s a she that’s he Or she thinks she’s a man And then the thought occurred to me To check out finger length And that clinched it, yes he was a man Oh, lord please give me strength I would have rather have a woman That's dressed up to be a man But “Lola” here’s a man dressed Like a woman like a man I was getting all confused inside I really liked this guy But if he’s a man-girl-man Then I will have to say Goodbye But then the thought occurred to me What if he’s just plain straight And setting me up as a fool To pay for my mistake Perhaps he plays classic guitar And grows his nails real long I bet he’s laughing deep inside Of what is going on Of course he’s just a man, I thought An ordinary man I owed him an apology That things got out of hand I said look, I’m really sorry Can we start this dance anew He said your right, I’m just a man I was just taunting you He kissed my hand and said let’s dance Forget what has been said You’re just so pretty when your puzzled Mind has been mislead I said, to make it up to you Lets get on out of here There’s a cozy little restaurant Where they serve the greatest beer And as we left I laughed a bit at What foolishness was bred By making sly assumptions Of what wasn’t even said I think that love was brewing It was very clear to me We hailed a cab and headed To that cafe by the sea Then Robert told the cabby How ‘bout a tour for my new friend I felt like such a fool that those Suspicions took me in The cabby turned and with a smile said Lola, how ya been? Elziabeth Santos |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
That was funny. Thanks for the read. Melton |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
LOL Elizabeth, this is great! Thanks for the laugh.  Je t'aime plus qu'hier et moins que demain." I love you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow (unkown) |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Great one Elizabeth! Thanks for the wonderful morning cheer! Best wishes, /Kit |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh Liz! You got me laughing this morning! Oh man, or women, I don't know what I'd do in a situation like that. Great tale Liz! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Hillarious, Elizabeth! You actually had me feeling the discomfort of the situation! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thanks for the comments I hope this didn't offend any readers. I wrote it for a gay friend of mine and he wanted me to post it. I gotta write something to cheer myself up. Hope you enjoy it Liz |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ADORABLE!! now you've cheered us all up!!  wondeful creative storytelling this actually happend to my little brother at a wedding LOL... his "she" dance partner turned out to be the grooms brother... but they sure tore up the dance floor for the eve... cheer up sweet Lizzie... later-poetic sweet-gator jm |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Liz; LOL from me too! This was so much fun to read! Wonderful poetry as always. You are a master at this, you know. Love, Ellie 02 |
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amazon_lover Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 491Dublin,Ireland |
Hi Liz That was very creative. The sight of a gay person and the lady dancing gives a chuckle. A_L |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, your imagination is running wild...hold on to your hat gang...who knows what might be next from this creative imagination. Loved this one! Thanks for the smile. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Liz, LOL, made my day with this cutie!! Fun-fun read. marcy |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
I just loved this one. It totally cracked me up. Boy did I need a laugh this evening. Thanks!!! "That man has shown himself great who has never grieved in evil days and never bewailed his destiny." --Seneca |
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