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Inspired by a line I used to pick up a girl in a country bar and loved for a night in 1982.  I was a most independent sort in those days.....until I met my wife.  Whew.

Baby, I saw you wishin' on him, But you ought to give me a whirl; 'Cuz he's a handsome hunk, But when he gets drunk Baby, he likes ugly girls. Yeah, he still lives with his momma, Even tho' he's thirty-three. She starches and irons his jeans and shirts And he brings home new recipes. She's told him he's good lookin'; Says, "Women are lustin' after you." But when he takes a pretty woman home, Momma says, "Son, she won't be true." Momma says, "Son, if you want good lovin', A plain and homely gal will provide. She'll treat you right, mornin' and night, And keep you satisfied." So, baby, you can stare at him; Or you can give me a whirl. 'Cuz he's a handsome hunk; but when he gets drunk, Baby, he likes ugly girls. Yeah, Baby.....ugly girls. You don't stand a chance. And how that boy loves his momma. Wouldn't you like to dance?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 10/17/2015 3:48:00 AM
I love this, I found it well-written, catch and amusing. I agree, it would be great on the country radio ... CayCay
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Date: 10/16/2015 6:45:00 PM
What a fun poem. I think Judy has the right idea about this being perfect for a country song. Send it to Blake Shelton. LOL Well done, Robert. ~ Lin ~
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Date: 10/16/2015 5:22:00 PM
Sounds like great lyrics for a number one country song....I enjoyed
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Date: 10/16/2015 4:50:00 PM
sure made me smile Robert I enjoyed this humourous write:-) hugs Jan xx
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