He Knowed It

in the good
old days
when

audiences
would
throw

such things 
as tomatoes 
and eggs

at the stage
at the per
son pre

forming
a proper
starving artist

would 
give his
worst when

his
belly
grumbled
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 3:49 AM
I had no idea, but I love it, Jeff.
Connelly Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Thanks Caren.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 10:15 PM
Love it. Have to fave and share with Brad ;D,
Connelly Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Thank you Maureen.
Na Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 8:29 PM
lol nicely penned. Thanks for sharing Jeff
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