Helen of Troy

Her “face could launch a thousand ships”
It was love at first sight as I watched her strip
Till her camel toe
Began to show
And I realized she didn’t have lips!


8/11/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Claudine Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM
nice style, it all comes together as beautiful contradiction.
Minardi Avatar
September 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM
hahahhahaaa... witty!
Ball Avatar
August 27, 2011 at 10:29 PM
This one made me smile. Really cute. Shows a creative mind and a great sense of humor. God Bless and congrats on your wins. JB
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 5:11 PM
LOL at this one! Sorry for the delay-Thanks so much for entering my contest-A big congrats. to you :)
Horne Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I haven't been on Soup for a day or so and have just seen all the contest results I've missed! Please excuse this quick message of congratulations - well done on all your wins : )
Poetess Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Congrats on your win with 'Helen of Troy'! Love Glenna
Mehta Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of John, susan
Brown Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Boisterous Comedy" contest Susan. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's "Burlesque Twist" contest Susan. Love, Carol
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Great win. Good for you. Tony
Dufresne Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 9:45 PM
gross! what a freak out. Congratulations to you Susan
Williams Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 5:10 PM
hey Susan congrats on your win, loved this first time around,, David
Sweetheart Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Congrats Susan on a top ten sweet success with this fun filled poetry luv.. superbly witty..luv..
Freeman Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Great job Susan, Thanks for the camel toe poe. Congratulations on your second place. Agape, Moses
Song Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Whoa! Helen is really a Troy? Right? This is just outrageous! Congrats on burlesquing your way to the top. Gwendolen
Jones Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM
a belly laugher... Love it! Congrats on the well deserved placement.
Horne Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 11:20 AM
This was hilarious!!! Many congratulations, Susan : )
Lane Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Good work in the contest. Tony
Williams Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 3:02 AM
hey Susan, congrats on an outrageously funny poem, i loved it, ha ha ha ha, must watch the movie.... David
Johnson Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 1:25 AM
Congratulations on your win Susan. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Congrats Susan on a super win with this terrific piece.. I luved it first time around luv..
Horne Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM
LOL, I'll have to come back to this one whenever I need a good laugh! I just read this one out to Sue and she's giggling and nearly spilling her cuppa : )
Sumler Avatar
August 14, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Wow you really got me with this piece. Had my serious face on from the begining, then laughter teased me at the end. Another wonderful write. You did a remarkable entry with this stylish form!
Fraser Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Nice one Susan, you made me chuckle with this witty poetry. Have a lovely weekend :)
Cooper Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM
lol now that was funny lol
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