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No Farting Allowed

At work it was slack- not much to do, The boss was out on the prowl. We have to look busy no matter what His face was all of a scowl. I had the misfortune to pick up a paper A paper someone bought for their break, The boss he saw- and he descended on me The shock made my knees begin to quiver and shake. His name was Marsh but we called him Swampy A more evil man there never was… I expected to end up like a corpse from Pompey When to his office he dragged me because. The fear made me shake And wind I did break The smell permeated through the air… He stood looking at me but I could see- to ask me he never would dare… My lips began to twitch, my nose began to itch What on earth was I going to do? He opened the door pushed me out to the shop floor The shock made me- nearly drop a poo... I heard a big gasp He took a deep breath in at last I ran off before he caught me again. The lesson I learnt I know now why matches are burnt In small closets all over the land… But as I don’t smoke, when I break wind I choke As I never have matches to hand. From that day forth Matches are in my pocket henceforth Swampy can catch me on a skive if he does like But he never has-he avoids me because When he is around I get out the matches and strike….

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 11/4/2012 2:51:00 PM
so that your secret, this is clever Mandy very clever..and very funny.....
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Date: 5/23/2012 5:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in P.D.'s "Pooping" contest Mandy. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/22/2012 10:07:00 PM
Mandy, I'm holding my nose all the way down the list... ha ha ha! , the smell and yucky image, made me laugh so much... thank you for the smiles, and the laugh... I think poop is so gross , but, funny when spoke of... he he he!!! ,,Congratulations for your awesome pooping entry! thank you for supporting my contest. Take care ~ALWAYS * the one and only :-) PD
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Date: 5/22/2012 8:20:00 PM
congrats on your win Mandy
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Date: 5/22/2012 7:34:00 PM
ah yes, I remember this well. Congrats on the win!!!
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Date: 5/22/2012 3:35:00 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 5/22/2012 2:02:00 PM
So funny and well put together! Congrats on your placement!
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Date: 5/21/2012 9:45:00 PM
haha on Swampy. what a funny poem, Mandy!
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Date: 5/21/2012 1:27:00 PM
email..
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Date: 5/21/2012 11:23:00 AM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this Monday afternoon Mandy. I wish you much inspiration that you may continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful fun loving week and keep the old pen flowing. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/21/2012 7:18:00 AM
You can weave a tale like no one else, Mandy! This is hilarious and a winner for sure. Well done!! Blessings and Love, Rhonda
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Date: 5/20/2012 2:53:00 PM
What a riot! Your poem is so funny, Mandy. My stepmother kept matches n the bathroom -- just in case. I this your insensitive boss is the "corpse from Pompey." Very cool lines with internal rhyme, alliteration and an incredible rhythm all its own. Best wishes in the contest! Love, carolyn
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Date: 5/20/2012 2:45:00 PM
Mandy, ha ha ha only in England would someone get the name swampy, love it ..Dave
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Date: 5/20/2012 2:30:00 PM
Mandy, ha ha... Peeking on your entry...can't believe my contest..closed twice today.. Added a couple more entries.. Than, poof it waa gone again...have a nice Sunday,..pd
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Date: 5/20/2012 1:58:00 PM
funny yet honest. Sounds like a very sticky situation.
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Date: 5/20/2012 1:54:00 PM
Lol. Lol. Very good Mandy!! Thanks for the link and I'm glad you like my book. Hugs Michael
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Date: 5/20/2012 1:51:00 PM
what a fun tale, mandy... matches keep the smell away.. a good one with winning hugggs!:)
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