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Champagne and Caviar

Colonel Volkov would surely impress the lovely Anastasia
     His limousine driver pulled up at the Palace of the Czar

   Taking lovely Anastasia by her dainty hand
     Volkov would introduce her to champagne and caviar

   Bowing gracefully before his highness
     From his scabbard Volkov pulled his gleaming sword

   Unexpectedly, the Czar did the same, frightening the dame
     Blushing, she implored the mustachioed figure in haughty red

   "I thought to have a pleasant evening, dine to fine music
     Home to a bubble bath, and perhaps spread out in bed ..."

   "I see," the Czar sneered, and said, fondling his sword
     "You've both come this far, let's see your earn your board" 

    With a lunge at Volkov, the Czar pierced his skin
      Blood spurting everywhere ~ foretaste of 'the ugly Russian'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 1:43 PM
I think i do not know the history of Colonel Volkov and the Czar, but I am so happy to not be a Russian. haha
Wolf Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 6:55 PM
I'm not into rushin' anymore these days, either... ~ Slo Ng Down
Cunningham Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 2:42 AM
Mmmm makes you wonder if Russians can be trusted, I think I know the answer to that Comrade. Lol Tom
Wolf Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Wink, Wink... I think, think... so. lol. Thanks, Comrade!
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