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The 23rd Parody

The 23rd Parody Loch David Crane 1979 The Hawk is my ship, Sir; I shall not want. She maketh me to lie down in a hard rack. She bounceth me over the rough waters. She unsettleth my stomach. She leadeth me into the Indian Ocean for our country's sake. Yea, though I sail through the ocean of the shadow of Communism, I will fear no aggression, for she is with me. Her helos and Tomcats, they comfort me. She prepareth a fine mess for me in the presence of the bear. She anointeth my head, except during water hours; my cup runneth dry then. Surely, good ports and fine memories shall follow me all the days I am short, and I will dwell under her nuclear umbrella forever.

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Date: 12/22/2016 6:11:00 PM
This work sent my mind rushing back to a rhyme I wrote about my dad's year as a "water tender" back in 46. Thank you for stirring those memories for me with this great piece. Let's get your list updated with some more great Crane's. oldbuck
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Date: 11/3/2015 9:42:00 PM
Loch, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured in the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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