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If I Were a Man

If I Were a Man, I'd: Never purchase another dress, chop the heels off my stilettos, burn every pantyhose in the house, allow my ears to close their portals, and use pinking shears on all the bras. If I were a man, I’d: Place my jewelry up for grabs, cart the curlers over to Goodwill, paint the town with cosmetics, and visit the barber for a buzz cut. If I were a man, I’d: Buy cowboy boots, a straw hat, season tickets to baseball, and a zero-turn lawnmower. If I were a man, Id: Control the remote at all times, commandeer the recliner, sit however I please, with perfect ease, and change my name from Cona to Chuck. If I were a man, I’d: Reserve the right; to track mud into the house, leave drawers/doors standing open, leave clothes/shoes lying where they drop, control the money, and always ask, “What’s for dinner?”

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Date: 2/5/2015 8:18:00 AM
Hi Cona - thanks for the tip, I loved your poem and it's exactly what we all need to do from time to time - take a view over the fence and have a laugh. I shall try to look up the other poem that you suggested. I shall have a dig around the rest of you stuff this evening when I have some time. Best regards, Dennis
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Cona Adams
Date: 2/5/2015 11:51:00 AM
Thanks ever so much. I did have fun writing that one. But an unread poem is like a chocolate cake never tasted. So, thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
Date: 4/17/2014 9:18:00 AM
sounds like a complete 180 from a woman to a man, but idk i think girls have more fun. liking the ideas :)
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Date: 4/17/2014 1:09:00 PM
Thanks. I had fun writing it. Guys sure have a much easier time with their hair. But, I have to admit, it wouldn't be any fun to lose it.
Date: 4/17/2014 8:25:00 AM
enjoyable read thank you cona
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Cona Adams
Date: 4/17/2014 8:56:00 AM
Thanks. All in fun!

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