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Mon Ami Fred

I once had a friend in College, who was a young man named Fred. He had a funny crazy habit, of making certain utterances in French, to pretty girls he hoped to conquer. One day he met his match in a lady, who disgraced him without intention. On that day, he walked up to the lady, 'Bonjour mademoiselle he greeted' The lady was so happy, 'here now is a brother, qui parle Francais beaucoup' she thought. She answered him with an alluring smile, Ah, bonjour monsieur, je suis content que vous parliez Francais Mon ami was now in a hot soup, when he knew the lady was no novice, in what he knew nothing of any use. The lady rattled on like a parrot, and asked my friend 1001 questions. My friend was only smiling like an idiot, in front of the lady he thought of conquering I had an ache from series of laughter, as I watched the unfolding drama of a rascal who wanted to use what he never had, to make a fool of some of his fellow men. 10th August, '12 Mon ami-- my friend (male) Bonjour mademoiselle/monsieur---- good morning Miss/Mr qui parle Francais beaucoup -----who speaks French very much Je suis content que vous parliez Francais-- I am happy that you speak French

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Date: 9/1/2012 6:17:00 PM
Studied that romantic language in high school - but without practice my knowledge has faded. Enjoyable poetry here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 9/1/2012 11:53:00 AM
MODUPE, , Congratulations, with your awesome entry in DEBBIE'S Bi-Lingual Poetry CONTEST.. All these entries were fun to read.. thank you for the entertainment, ta ta ~PD
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Date: 8/31/2012 11:51:00 AM
Light, cheerful very real, I hope to hear alot more from you fav line [The lady rattled on like a parrot,] Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 8/30/2012 6:46:00 PM
Nice and beautiful piece,Modupe.Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Date: 8/30/2012 10:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's "Bi-Lingual Poetry" contest Modupe. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/29/2012 10:24:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie's contest.
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Date: 8/10/2012 10:31:00 PM
this is super clever!! I bet it scores high!!
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Modupe Sefunmi
Date: 8/11/2012 7:47:00 AM
Thanks Andrea.
Date: 8/10/2012 5:26:00 PM
Very NICE contest entry I don't think I have it yet? Thanks so much for stopping by my writes. Light & Love
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Modupe Sefunmi
Date: 8/11/2012 7:49:00 AM
Thanks for your comment too.
Date: 8/10/2012 3:25:00 PM
Funny - great poem using French. Poor guy, though, out of his league.
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Modupe Sefunmi
Date: 8/11/2012 7:52:00 AM
Thanks for your comment. At least, the guy got what he deserved.

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