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Ode To Bobby Pickett

They did the mash—they did the monster mash In a field—in a field of trash Republicans ain’t cool Stink like a graveyard ghoul One sick group—that we need to smash Author's note: The limerick above can be recited to the rhythm of the Pickett hit song. I am supporting Bernie Sanders and hope he picks Elizabeth Warren for a running mate. The rest are fiends and zombies! This is not a joke.

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Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/21/2017 5:48:00 PM

Well, I did like Monster Mash :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 4/22/2017 5:54:00 PM

It was refreshingly strange. One of the strange creations of the time.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/10/2015 1:32:00 PM

I usually don't get excited about any of this, but there is finally someone I almost completely agree with, and he is reliable and true. Have a great week end and enjoy all the beauty we are exposed to.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/10/2015 10:28:00 AM

hahaha, I was singing in my mind along to that famous song!! I'm with you on this one. Some of the sweetest people have been taken in by this group of monsters! (so glad I finally found a poem of yours I had not seen yet)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/10/2015 2:25:00 PM

See my reply above. Placed in wrong box since I must have been day-dreaming.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/6/2015 7:34:00 PM

This one's very creative Duke. I'm very much impressed, though I know very little about politics and such things. I do know the monster mash song though, and this is clever as you always are. You are a thoughtful, observant writer, which I will always admire about you. Always, Laura

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/10/2015 1:30:00 PM

Laura--I missed this comment. I am fine. Just using your verses as inspiration to deal with my own mental battles. The nice thing is that it is working. Always trying to turn lemons into lemonade.

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/31/2015 8:45:00 AM

I can feel the beat of your limerick//seems there's so much there one can't just lick //should you need to relax//take a rest from the tax//you can live in these islands on a Buick! Hi Duke! Just want to make you smile. hugs!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/10/2015 1:29:00 PM

You always do! I apologize for not seeing this sooner. I sometimes get confused, but not about what a star you are!

Debbie Duncan

Date: 7/24/2015 2:12:00 AM

Well this is well said, or should say written. Love the song as well :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 7/24/2015 5:52:00 AM

Debbie, I just can't get over how awful they are. We are going over to someone's house next week who is hosting a tv special message from Bernie Sanders since we like him so much. Hey, I see you added some work on your page. Let me go have a look see. You are the essence of sweet! It's funny how the creativity comes and goes at times. Talk to you soon.