Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

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I am entering this into Silent One's Music Pantoum contest.

Sonny orchestrated; Cher was his doll. Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves, was their nightly drawl. We’d preach a little gospel to save them all. Townspeople were afraid of us, even Baby Paul. Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves, was their nightly drawl. They were treacherously mean with their call. Townspeople were afraid of us, even Baby Paul. But the men would sneak, see us, big and tall. And lay their money down, and have a ball. Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves was their nightly drawl. We picked up a handsome man in Mobile, ya’all. Townspeople were afraid of us, even Baby Paul. Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves was their nightly drawl. We picked up a handsome man in Mobile, ya’all. Townspeople were afraid of us, even Baby Paul. Papa would learn about this romance, in the Fall. He was tall, handsome, but left me after all. We picked up a handsome man in Mobile, ya’all. Papa would learn about this romance, in the Fall. Sonny orchestrated; Cher was his doll. Written May 1, 2018

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/2/2018 12:50:00 PM

WoW! Such a cool truth laden poem, Caren. Man, I loved that song as a teen (and I knew what Cher was talking about in that song at age 13.) Mighty fine pantoum. Love and joy always.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/2/2018 3:25:00 PM

Thank you, Freddie. I am a Cher-wanna-be. She is my all time favorite performer, and Bette Midler and Liza Minelli and okay my other TOP favorite: Tiina Turner!!!!! I am glad you liked it.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/1/2018 1:20:00 PM

A fun poem, Caren.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/1/2018 2:22:00 PM

Thanks Line. I really had to THINK about each and every line; it was much more difficult than I thought it would be when I started.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/1/2018 12:15:00 PM

Brilliant Caren, I must be honest I didn't find it the easiest form to do. Good luck . Tom

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/1/2018 2:22:00 PM

Good luck to you also, Tom. This was the most difficult form I have found yet.