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No Silk Purses

It's impossible to make a silk purse out of a Sow's ear Why would we need to I want to make things clear, And adhere to the rules, Only idiots and fools Could you imagine a Sow's ear made of silk? I cannot. What Rot Do elephants pack their trunks? Or go on Holiday No, they stay at home, Where they like to roam Do all birds have Pigeon Feet? Do all carnivores eat meat? And give Mc Donald a miss. Do all love birds kiss? Why are some dogs unable to bark? And birds sing like a lark. Others just squawk Some parrots talk Kangaroos jump Camels have the hump Possums play dead Some creatures lay eggs Fish can not live on land They need the sea to survive Babies of all species need feeding To stay alive. The world is full of complexities. Understanding and perplexity But one thing is crystal clear, You can't make a silk purse out of a Sow's ear.

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Date: 3/4/2023 3:58:00 AM
Mrs Shirley Hawkins this is a brilliant poem…humorous, witty and clever…a true Shirley poem!! Debx
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 3/4/2023 6:02:00 PM
AAAW! Thank you, DebXX
Date: 3/3/2023 1:58:00 PM
Well, I know this alchemist down the block who claims he CAN make a sow's ear out of a silk's purse. ~ Reverse Engineer
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 3/4/2023 6:10:00 PM
I should go to see this man, Gershon. Can he dress up mutton to look like lamb? Old Duck, Au Naturel Thank you, Gershon for your comments, I appreciate them very much. Take care, Shirley
Date: 2/26/2023 1:53:00 AM
Great, Shirley. You use expressions and attitudes to give us a big smile. Well done.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 3/4/2023 6:12:00 PM
I am so pleased this silly rhyme made you smile, Victor. Your comment made me smile too. Thank you, Take care, Shirley.
Date: 2/25/2023 6:29:00 PM
love the poem, and its argumentation, very imaginative, thanks yann
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/25/2023 6:55:00 PM
Thank you, Yann, For your kind comment. Take care, Shirley

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