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Monkey Blues

The Organ Grinder is Grinding The monkey isn't there He ate to many bananas Now he's in Hospital care The Grinder keeps on turning He's grinding that old crank He's looking for donations To put into his Bank He's under lots of pressure To pay the hospital bills The monkey bit the doctor He didn't want any pills Life is such a grind With a Monkey on his back The doctor sued for all he's worth Now he's living in a shack

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/7/2014 11:08:00 AM
Haha oh unique, I enjoyed this one :)
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Date: 12/5/2012 4:06:00 PM
This one is funny :), makes me imagine the mischief monkey, though he is strugle for his life :D, great imaginary Richard :D
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Date: 11/2/2012 3:21:00 PM
awesome, Richard, and funny too, like the way you get to the point...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/3/2012 10:22:00 AM
Thanks Harry, glad you enjoyed, have a great weekend.
Date: 11/2/2012 10:18:00 AM
Good morning Richard, I would expect you to see past the humor to what is going on beneath the surface. Well done! Thanks for coming back I value your perspective.
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Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday
Date: 11/2/2012 10:24:00 PM
Good morning, Richard; now back to reality: what did you reply to Rebecca Lucas? I need the answer too!:) Hanitra
Date: 11/2/2012 9:33:00 AM
lol got me laughing Richard,funny but it has a lot to ponder about
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Date: 11/2/2012 5:18:00 AM
Life used to be so simple eh! Great write my friend! Cheers from the East!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/2/2012 7:27:00 AM
In reality I don't think it was ever simple, it is just easier to remember it that way. Always nice Chating with you Jack.
Date: 11/1/2012 9:59:00 PM
Very funny poem. And how I love poems about animals. I love this poem of yours.
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Date: 11/1/2012 6:25:00 PM
love it...touch of comedy touch of pain, the monkeys worth his salt a grain:)
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Date: 11/1/2012 5:11:00 PM
An excellent piece you have shared with us Richard. I have enjoyed reading it this afternoon. Will be back soon to read more. Love, Carol
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/1/2012 5:12:00 PM
Thanks Carol, cool new Photo.
Date: 11/1/2012 4:49:00 PM
Funny! I guess the monkey's going to work for peanuts now!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/1/2012 5:13:00 PM
I see you have a sense of humor, thanks for taking time to read and comment.

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