Alma Mater

Higher learning in Iran we know
Is sometimes about long ago
Their school's short on praise
It's name starts a blame phrase
Which is ''Ayatollah U'' so!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Fleming Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 3:28 AM
Hilariously funny - Top marks! However, laughing aside: What happened in Iran after the toppling of the Shah was a colossal tragedy for the world -This ancient seat of learning! Just like Caesars burning of the great library of Alexander in Egypt...then so the disintegration of a free and open society practising tolerance and impartiality in this great nation was also a loss for the world over! Enjoyed your little ditty, Duke...Always do. My very best regards! :) john
Beaufort Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 5:52 PM
You are on target. It was all bad. The shah was not mr nice guy either. I hope that place will get its secular self back at some point in the future, but who knows. Moderation is not a bad thing.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 9:05 PM
I got this right off and it made me laugh Duke. Very humorous my friend. I love your wit! #7. ; )
Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 8:40 PM
cute play on Ayatollah!! I like this!
Beaufort Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 5:53 PM
Weird the way words are so strange. Lots of double entendres exist and we have to note all of them!
O'Leary Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 7:12 AM
Very funny... sounds Italiano!!
Beaufort Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 5:53 PM
That is funny. It does sound Italian.
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