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Dad does not like the name Egghead

He thought the name egghead was bad
Did not know it meant bright.
Recipient was my confused dad.
Who reheard it again last night.

Got very angry at this word
Forgot the meaning again said Sue
Thought it sounded mean and absurd
Dementia will do that to you.

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