A Name if it be Any Other

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Poetic Form: Narrative
Inspired: 2024 January 21
Image: Mrs Poe by S&SGallery

My dearest, Poe, how doth I findeth thee, By now 'tis be of common knowledge. By the morrow the whole of Colchester will hear of it--it'll be no privy matter, I'm sure. And, um, well, ah ... Oh speak up man, 'tis too early for the cat to be out. Oh, ah, does she know? Who? Your sister, Lenore? Yes! Does she know about her? Oh, of course. Well, having known my sister to have snagged a 'booby' like you. What do you mean by that? You know, the straight- laced sorts. Oh, my, by the way ... are you expecting company? Is she coming here, now? No wonder The Pub is abuzz. No, she's not coming. Well, don't be too liberal with the phrase. I hope you and the town, mind your business. Well, if it was any other girl, Poe, but fortune did favor you, my friend. The girl, after all, does have a 'reputation.' And from what I've heard quite a stellar resume. Oh my dear, dear Poe. Why are you being oh, so, repetitious? Ohh! Poe, you're such a cad! Speaking of the devil. Oh, I'm so glad to be here--for she does dress rather risque and [A BIG GRIN] um ... my dearest Poe, what frightful manners ... have you lost them forevermore. Apologies. Oh no my dear, 'tis naught you at all, for you do look marvelously decorative. I'm Jerry, Poe's brother-in-law--oh? Oh don't worry, my sister and I, don't talk much. Oh, that's rather obtuse, don't you think ... not if it's the truth. Besides, Lenore should be the least at fault, for that lies with me as it's just natural for me to be a bump on a log somewhere. I'm still playing with straws here, Poe, intro please, she knows who I am. Ah, Yes, Jerry, my buddy, may I have this distinguishable opportunity to honor you with the marvelously decorative woman whose name is ... You can call me, Godiva. [TWO VERY BIG GRINS]

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