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Wood you marry me?
I love you can't you see?
I hope you will agree
So please, please, please,
Marry me...

They say it's no good
Because you're made of wood
For me it's understood
So please, please, please,
Marry me...

Ventriloquist's
Wooden dummy
You give me fits
Please marry me!

Please take my hand
Together we can stand
Our life will be so grand
So please, please, please,
Marry me...

I'll have your back
You by my side
It's just like that
Please be my bride!

Life will be complete
My mouth closed when you speak
Our future bright not bleak
So please, please, please,
Marry me...

 

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Poetry notes:
01/19/2018

Poetry form: A "Flight of Fancy" Rhyme

I just published this poem today in my book on wattpad.com entitled Footle Fest & Flights of Fancy.  This isn't a footle, but it certainly is a flight of fancy. :)

The Beatles tune I had in mind when I wrote this poem is Love Me Do.

FYI- In case you haven't yet figured it out, the first word "Wood" is an intentional typo.  Can't be too careful, poetry police and all.  Would you like to see my poetic license?  Just sayin'... ;)

This poem is loosely based on And So Died Riabouchinska, broadcast in 1956 as the twentieth episode of the first season of Alfred Hitchcock Presents.  It's based on a Ray Bradbury story, and starred Claude Raines and a young Charles Bronson.  And, of course, we can't forget Riabouchinska.  She's a doll. :)  You can read more about the story at the cult lounge blog. 

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Wood you marry me? I love you can't you see? I hope you will agree So please, please, please, Marry me... They say it's no good Because you're made of wood For me it's understood So please, please, please, Marry me... Ventriloquist's Wooden dummy You give me fits Please marry me! Please take my hand Together we can stand Our life will be so grand So please, please, please, Marry me... I'll have your back You by my side It's just like that Please be my bride! Life will be complete My mouth closed when you speak Our future bright not bleak So please, please, please, Marry me...

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Date: 3/3/2019 3:11:00 PM
this was a fun parody. I especially liked the part "I'll have your back" heehee. Can't believe I ever missed this poem of yours. Thanks for my recent win in the marathon.
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Date: 3/3/2019 3:18:00 PM
What a nice comment, Andrea! Your placement was well-deserved. Thank you! ~Mark
Date: 1/29/2019 10:57:00 PM
enjoyed this read!!!
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Date: 1/30/2019 6:48:00 AM
I’m glad you liked it, Arthur! ~Mark
Date: 1/21/2019 2:58:00 AM
I could make a lame joke about how my hubby's a dummy, but anyway, clever amusing poem, Mark!
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Date: 1/21/2019 8:39:00 AM
Michelle, I can't laugh at your comment because that would be a violation of the Guy Guild. But I certainly do appreciate the "clever amusing" comment! ~Mark
Date: 1/19/2019 12:08:00 PM
Funny! And Fun. My favorite part is: "Life will be complete My mouth closed when you speak" I could use a lot more of that.
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Date: 1/19/2019 12:11:00 PM
Awesome comment, Caren! ~Mark

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