John the Baptist

John the Baptist in a camel hair "suit"
Girded with a leather belt to boot
On a steady diet of wild honey and locusts
It's a wonder he was able to maintain his focus
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Merryman Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM
This was great, Curtis. I really liked this one. Congrats on your win. Love, Kim
Sweetheart Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM
congrats Curtis on an awesome win luv.. and a worthy subject too.. amazing idea.. my friend..
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 8:10 PM
CUrtis, this one is GOOD!! And I am glad to see it again while perusing this list of winners. Congrats, my friend.
Williams Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Curtis congrats on your win, loved this one..David
Moorman Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 2:33 PM
David: Always good to get a comment from you. That's what I like about Soup.
Brown Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 7:15 AM
Congratulations on your placement in P.D.'s "Double Contest" Curtis. Love, Carol
Moorman Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Thanks, Carol! I appreciate your support.
A   Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 1:03 AM
CURTIS, CONGRATULATIONS with your wonderful win in my contest* hugs ;-)~p.d
Moorman Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 2:31 PM
P.D. What a pleasure to be in your contest, an even greater pleasure to win, and still an even greater pleasure to have you as a very special friend. Thanks for everything! xoxoxo
Kendrick Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 6:16 AM
Excellent rhyme and rhythm on this one..Enjoyed reading it this morn..I am glad that I chose it today..Your presence at my work was uplifting..I am of retirement age but how does one retire from housework?..I don't do what I once did though because I am not able..Sara
Pettit Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 9:44 PM
He was great until he was done in by Herodias's daughter. Another fine write, Curtis.
A   Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Curtis, i love this clerihew... thats why Jesus went to him...enjoyed,..p.d.
Moorman Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 10:12 PM
p.d. - Thank you so much for reading my work. I'm beginning to learn more about communicating on Soup. I'll not miss reading more of your work.
Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM
This is AWESOME, Curtis. ME LIKES BIG TIME.
Williams Avatar
January 18, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Curtis this is great,..David
Song Avatar
January 18, 2012 at 11:08 AM
I gotta say---this one is still up there in the tops..my daughter loved it too!! We are reading thru them all...
Song Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 8:22 PM
Holy Batman and Robin!! This one is smokin hot!!! I am completely loving the starvation angle you took here...can't wait to see what Bob says..Okay...you have to find someone to pass the torch on to...I really love this one...glad I chose him especially for you!! lol. Gwendolen
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