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I Started a Joke

I STARTED A JOKE (But no one is laughing) Don’t rile me I’m different you see For my name is Garry Lee Full of haughty hypocrisy. Tried not to change When I lost my virginity But my genes so tight Did but scream out that night Told me my gender Should be a Glenda. So I dream Yet a joke to all it seems. At midnight I fantasize Becoming one with my mirror Metamorphosis takes place Opens up a whole new world To chase, For I’ve no need to focus Having said the magical words Hocus-pocus from holy hell I’ve broke free For I am now she The beautiful, the delectable Sandra Dee. © Harry J Horsman 2017

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 12/31/2017 6:21:00 PM

A nice one indeed....

Paul Callus

Date: 12/26/2017 1:27:00 PM

This is an excellent take on the contest theme, Harry, creative! I missed this out before, and am glad I stumbled on it by chance! Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/22/2017 5:31:00 PM

You highlighted such an important aspect of human life--kudos for thinking outside the box..a well written, poem. As Maria says, it was a winner in her mind. You did well, harry!

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/19/2017 9:43:00 AM

Nice gender bending poem! Enjoyable! Peace & Blessings Matt Anish

Maria Williams

Date: 12/19/2017 1:27:00 AM

Sorry that it took me so long to get to this Harry, but here I am. Have been so busy lately. First of all let me thank you so much for entering my contest. Originally when I sponsored the Premium contest I was under the impression that I could pick 3 winners, and 7 place getters, 10 in total. Being my first contest, think I was somewhat confused. After I picked the 3 winners PS competition closed me off,(Of course its all computer generated), I and couldn't put on the 7 Honorary Place getters. You were high on the list Harry.

Maria Williams
Date: 12/19/2017 1:30:00 AM

I loved your interesting take on it. Unfortunately as I said I could put on 3. Once again thank you for entering, and I will know better next time.....kind regards Maria

Joseph May

Date: 12/3/2017 9:00:00 PM

Abra cadabra and Sandra Dee appears...Nicely penned Harry

Michael Tor

Date: 12/2/2017 11:08:00 PM

lol, A winner Harry...

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 11/28/2017 11:36:00 AM

Hey Sandra, love the rhythm, rhyme and pace. Great write. Oh no, and my validation code is "PMS", would you believe? All the best with that my friend.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 11/28/2017 1:43:00 AM

Harry....you are so creative and your muse makes my day! Gender in a blender!!