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A Cut and a Curl, Please

"Cuts and Curls," opened today. And needing a new look, I went in right away. "A cut and curl and perm if you please," I told the young man as I sat back in ease. He shampooed my hair as I dozed in my chair. Then dreaming of a famous mirror on the wall, I wondered if I'd be the fairest of them all? Prince Charming was there, and he gave me a kiss. But he went too far and started licking my lips! I opened my eyes, and staring up at me, was a pampered and powdered, pink pedigree. Then I reached for a mirror to look at my hair, but a curly headed pink poodle was all I saw there! A flush of red color covered my face. Oh, why wasn't I told this was a pet grooming place!

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Date: 10/2/2014 2:50:00 PM
I liked your poem and I'd guess you did well in that poetry class! I'll be reading more of your poems. And thank you for enjoying my imaginary visit to a pet grooming establishment.
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Date: 10/2/2014 12:16:00 PM
Wonderful imagery and imagination. It's always great to read a poem that is not pompous nor pedagogical. And thank you from your comment on my poem. It was part of a poetry class.
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Date: 9/25/2014 10:36:00 PM
hahaha. you are a FUN writer. I really enjoyed this one! Pleasure to find a fresh new poet on Soup!
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 9/26/2014 7:03:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea, anyone who enjoys a good laugh is my friend! :)
Date: 9/23/2014 7:10:00 PM
LOL am worried now am due to have my hair cut tomorrow! Hugs jan xxx great humourous write:)
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Jan Allison
Date: 9/24/2014 1:49:00 AM
go to top left hand side of the page and 'member area' and 'my outboxes' and you can edit there:-) hugs jan xx
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 9/23/2014 7:53:00 PM
Now I'm laughing so hard, Jan, I can't even spell poodle! How come there is no way to edit here?
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 9/23/2014 7:50:00 PM
Hi, Jan, Thanks for your humorous response. You'll be fine as long as you stay away from the puddle cuts! :)

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