Father Goose

Poor ole, Father Goose
Always "letting it hang loose"
Creating every year, Another papoose
As if he, enjoys the abuse
Of being confined like 'the Juice'
Merely, having around his neck, a Noose
Unable to find for that Thing, other use
If only he could, SOMEHOW, call a truce
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shahwan Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Very beautiful.
Mckenzie Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Good rhyme going on here! I enjoyed this! Laura :)
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