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An Ill Fated Foursome

AN ILL FATED FOURSOME There was once a giraffe called Flashy, Had a girlfriend whose name was Sassy In addition, had a mistress called Trashy And the girlfriend, a lover called Splashy They romped and played all of the day, Not giving a care to criminals in their way, For danger lurked whilst they just lay, In a dreamy, erotic, sun drenched bed of hay. Reality soon crept up on these randy four, As predators came knocking at their door, The pride of lions let out a delighted roar, Licked their chops, a mess on the grassy floor!

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Date: 6/29/2019 3:42:00 PM
I guess all's not fair in love and war!
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Date: 6/30/2019 3:06:00 AM
Your are quite right Michelle - the Giraffes got the brunt end of the deal - shame, but survival is what it is all about in the African bush! Love and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 6/28/2019 3:25:00 PM
Your creativity is astounding my friend. This fun piece is an example of your insight into life and Art that leads you to give wonderful poetry to others..
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/29/2019 12:49:00 AM
This is a lovely comment and compliment dear Robert, I had great fun doing it but watching a wildlife documentary about lions stalking giraffes gave me the idea for this poem, as the were so oblivious to the imminent danger they were in. Love must be really blind. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 6/28/2019 5:16:00 AM
Oh, my goodness! I was reading along, thinking "how nasty they be" when the LIONS came and that was kind of the end of them. I will have nightmares tonight. I was just starting to like the giraffes.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/28/2019 2:37:00 PM
Giraffes are very sensuous looking animals and their eyelashes are sooooooooooooooo long, but they are not very bright! Amorous attempts when there are lions around is just plain stupid - hence my poem! Hugs and blessings - hope you slept OK!
Date: 6/24/2019 10:04:00 AM
This is a fun write. Hugs Rick.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/25/2019 1:03:00 PM
Thanks Rick, Giraffes are to me such elegant sensuous animas and have THE most amazingly long eye lashes - happy you enjoyed. Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 6/23/2019 9:17:00 PM
Et tu, Jennifer?!… Ha, Ha. I'd call this one Dr. Zeuss on Viagra. :) gw
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Date: 6/24/2019 12:38:00 AM
Didn't ultimately pay off though, poor Flashy, Sassy, Trashy and Splashy! They were jut part of a bigger picture, the Park's menu! I was part of the plot by writing the poem so guilty as mentioned! Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Date: 6/22/2019 11:21:00 PM
G'day Jennifer … there's a real moral to your story here for us humans when morals are very loose - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/23/2019 1:19:00 AM
You are absolutely right, never thought of that, hope it strikes home for those human beings. And your comment as always is thoughtful and relevant. Thanks Lindsay. Jennifer.
Date: 6/22/2019 3:28:00 PM
Good one Jenny, I liked this till the abrupt ending but good stuff indeed! Have a great weekend, Gordon
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/23/2019 1:21:00 AM
I guess, their end was quick with a pride of hungry lions on the prowl, and lions love giraffe meat! Thank you Gordon for your terrific comment, Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 6/22/2019 9:49:00 AM
Quite an abrupt ending to this animal orgy! I enjoyed your humor this morning, Jenn. All my best. John
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/22/2019 11:42:00 AM
Love is blind it is said! Unfortunately to their detriment! Thank you John for your support and kind words, Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 6/22/2019 7:56:00 AM
Awful and all so humorous! Love it!
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/22/2019 11:44:00 AM
We could make a diamante form of poetry with awful and humorous - maybe an idea. Thank-you Kim - hugs Jennifer.
Date: 6/22/2019 7:28:00 AM
A fun read from start to finish Jennifer..they had a good time--ill fated as it was. I am amazed by your talents--you find themes everywhere.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/22/2019 12:05:00 PM
Thank-you Vijay - you surpass me by far with your very wonderful talented writes - but thank-you kindly! Hugs, Jennifer.

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