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City Vs State

The mayor and guv’nor did clash, Both feeling empowered and brash And we all await In city and state To find out whose credit will crash. The mayor says schools will be closed ‘Til September, which we all supposed But the guv, standing tall, Said it wasn’t his call And implied he, for now, was opposed. When two egos like theirs are involved, It is hard to get something resolved. You would think in these straits, With so much on their plates, That their rivalry might have dissolved.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 4/18/2020 6:36:00 PM
And while the big guys battle in luxury, the little guys&gals struggle to survive... Well done, Irene!! Terry
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Date: 4/17/2020 12:38:00 PM
Two "egos like theirs" - I am not sure if it is egos right now or the fear of killing their constituents and supporters that is determining so many weird things.
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Date: 4/12/2020 2:51:00 PM
Well done, again! Leadership was best illustrated by a cartoon showing HRH reminding everyone, "We'll meet again" and Donald Trump saying, "Did you know I'm Number One on facebook?" Aloha! Rico
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Date: 4/12/2020 11:36:00 AM
I have one word that fits this limerick perfectly -- brilliant!! Should be published - period! May I take this opportunity to wish you and your kin a peaceful and contented Easter, Ilene. My warmest regards. :) john
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Date: 4/12/2020 9:04:00 AM
better times are coming stay safe and well Great poem!
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Date: 4/11/2020 8:10:00 PM
It's more than a head shaker. I love your poetic treatment of these such dire straits. Keep well Ilene! Hugs xomo
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Date: 4/11/2020 3:31:00 PM
Shame their ego's get in the way when they should be working together for the good of the community:-( a second death on the Island has just been announced and the infection rate has gone up to its highest in one day, scary times indeed, stay well my friend:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/11/2020 3:21:00 PM
Absolutely stunning Limericks dearest ilene. The tragedy though is that more than 2000 Americans died today 1950 yesterday and another 1850 before yesterday. When the Buffaloes fight the frogs pay the price. God ...save America. Happy Easter. Take care.
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Date: 4/11/2020 3:17:00 PM
At a time like this, you'd think everyone would put differences aside and work for the greater good. Stay safe Ilene. Tom.
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