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Models on a runway Look like skeletons in clothes. Skinniness is what’s expected At the fashion shows. So mannequins reflect that trend And thus are thinly shaped, Conforming to how we expect To see their outfits draped. But not in Venezuela Where the mannequins have grown, Presenting bigger boobs and butts Than those before had known. The shoppers want voluptuous So factories complied And Dolly Parton look-alikes Are what they now provide. The stores report that sales are up Since all the clothing racked Is fetchingly displayed up front On mannequins so stacked!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 11/10/2013 4:27:00 PM
A pretty face can steal your heart and beauty's not skin deep. But give me a devine figure and I will want to peep. Peace. :)
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Date: 11/8/2013 9:01:00 AM
You amaze me, outstanding and eloquently expressed piece. Funny yet an important message.
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Date: 11/7/2013 11:09:00 PM
LOL, So humorous and witty. Love this poem.
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Date: 11/7/2013 4:25:00 PM
wow, I never heard of this before. How awesome! I always thought south americans were all so thin. Good to know they have voluptuous as well!! and thanks too for what you said on my crossing the bridge win.
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Date: 11/7/2013 1:38:00 PM
... It is happy news ..... maybe they have something for me .... Nice poem Ilene. - Thank you for visiting my poem. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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