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Coffee Strong and Hot

We are human and frail And it really is no shame, When we make the odd mistake, To accept and take the blame. It seems it’s different in America Land of the brave, home or the free, With a particularly virulent version Of what we call No Win, No Fee. A person, for want of a better term, It seems drove up in her car And purchased a hot drink From a drive through Coffee Bar, Wedged the cup between her thighs As without a thought she drove away And from such banal stupidity History was made that very day. Some hot drink got spilled, Her legs got somewhat burnt, And her wealth somewhat grew From the damages she earned. What America did yesterday We adopt the very next day That seems to be the creed Of the No Win No Fee way. So, when these days I buy a coffee It’s served to me luke warm or cool Just in case I go and burn myself Like that transatlantic female fool. It’s against my human rights I really do sincerely think To be condemned to be sold Any just warm or tepid drink. I like my coffee strong and hot so So am quite prepared to say Its my own stupid fault If I burn myself one day. It is really such a disgrace, A matter of great shame, To profit from our stupidity by Making others take the blame.

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Date: 9/12/2022 6:13:00 AM
call my lawyer....I just cut myself shaving......AHHHHH
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Date: 9/12/2022 1:56:00 AM
Without prejudice, Me Lud, I’d love to say your story surprises me, but it doesn’t. The world has gone mad, Terry - bonkers mad! Enjoyed the write, but I stared at it a little too long and I’ve strained my eyes. Please supply your lawyers details post haste. ;-) Terry
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Terry Ireland
Date: 9/12/2022 2:25:00 AM
Without prejudice, Messrs Floggit, Chiselem and Boddgit, Cheapside, London. ;-} Cheers Terry

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