Maypole

The Maypole fell out of fashion
Due to a lack of compassion
Invited to bed
"Get knotted!" girls said
"Weaving ribbons is our passion!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kiser Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 1:55 PM
Is that how it happened? I had no idea. Enjoyed this.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Heh heh, I could think of some fun things to do with a may pole…
Leffanta Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Will they earn you a blue ribbon? Aloha!
Cunningham Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 3:01 PM
Maybe they're to old to be swinging off the pole lol. Tom
Kauffman Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 11:40 AM
So playful and whimsical Rico. Nice weaving of meaning on several levels! Aloha!
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