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Stonehenge 65

An ordinary building On a busy New York street Has been christened Stonehenge 65, To make it sound elite. Though the buildings all have numbers, Some are honored with a name With the hope, perhaps, that moniker Will bring it some acclaim. But a Stonehenge in the city Sounds pretentious, lame and dumb And whoever chose that label Is as clueless as they come. Still, at least it made me smile ‘Cause that extra 65 Gives a warning you should not expect Huge stones when you arrive.

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Date: 2/5/2014 6:19:00 PM
Should we know what is meant in the last verse? I've always been one to not get a joke too. :) Await an answer. Peace. :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/5/2014 6:51:00 PM
hey robert! stonehenge is an ancient monument in england made up of huge stones arranged in a circular pattern. i've never seen it in person but have seen pictures of it. i have no idea why someone would name an apartment building in manhattan after stonehenge, which seems to have no relation to it at all...

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