On Seeing Mame

Some things would be better unsaid.
Some fads never should have survived.
Some books would be better unread.
Some plays never should be revived.

I saw a production today
And this show failed my comatose test.
If the years aren’t kind to a play,
My advice is – just give it a rest!
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Johnson Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 2:47 PM
Lesson learned.:/
Phillips Avatar
June 9, 2013 at 3:12 PM
A funny piece with a strong message.
Dietrich Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 11:43 PM
hahaha.AGREED
Horstkotter Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Nice poem.
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