Glad-handing

   the press of the crowd
     reset trouser creases 
   glad-handing, back slaps
     he almost kissed a baby!

   compared to a county fair
     guernsey cows, who cares… 
   cloth diapers attack the nose
     NYC’s homeless, anything goes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Elless Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Wow, that is sharp and witty. It has style. Have a great Day.
Wolf Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Thanks for the enthusiasm over this one, R.J. Cheers, gw
Lawless Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 4:01 AM
YUP.....they kiss a baby and we shake hands with the devil......
Wolf Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM
YUP. btw: I tuck my horns in every night, just to be on the safe side: ~ Weird Wolf
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