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Mountebank

“That’s all I can stands, ‘cause I can’t stands no more.”
—Popeye, Popeye the Sailor animated series

One episode, “The Fistic Mystic,”
takes place in Badgag, a parody of Bagdad. 

Mountebank

Olive Oil,
a snake charmer.
Bluto
wraps around her.
He is a shyster -
a bully
with tricks.
One pop eye
on him -
the sailor
misdirects.
Mischief in Badgag -
a mountebank devil,
picked
the wrong g-oil.

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2024

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Edward Ibeh Date: 5/16/2024 3:35:00 PM How nice to see you write a Yalto--and a funny one at that!--after a while. Well done, Kim. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/16/2024 6:18:00 PM Glad you liked it! I write what comes to mind. :)

Duke Beaufort Date: 5/12/2024 12:45:00 PM Too funny...the wrong g-oil. You have a knack for humor!! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/12/2024 6:45:00 PM Thank you much. Hugs ~ Kim

Paige Hind Date: 5/7/2024 6:23:00 PM Before my time, but I get a gist of what you're writing about.... <3 enjoyable read hugs Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/7/2024 7:04:00 PM You should check out one of the episodes. Thank you, Paige!

David Crandall Date: 5/6/2024 9:36:00 PM Very enjoyable Kim. I think I saw that cartoon. I love popeye! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/7/2024 7:03:00 PM It was a fun and unique one! Eat your spinach…lol.

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/6/2024 5:43:00 AM You described him splendidly---they are thieves! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/6/2024 7:07:00 AM Thank you, Vijay! :)

Susan Ashley Date: 5/5/2024 6:34:00 PM Haha! Dear Kim, I adore the nostalgic feel (was a Sunday morning Popeye fan.. dating myself.. lol!), clever wordplay and the wit of this fantastic poem. Love the last line! Best wishes for a win in the contest and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/5/2024 9:53:00 PM Thank you, Susan! LOL