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Pantomime

mute ‘triloquist
and talking mime
went on a date
for the first time

he threw her voice
under the bus
you should have watched
the way she cussed

she shut him down
with signs that hurt
when slipped his hand
beneath her shirt

but then he gave
her new white gloves
and pantomimed
undying love

now she’s his doll
he needs no strings
unloosed his tongue
and now he sings

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Date: 9/29/2022 7:45:00 PM
An interesting take and read well done sir
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 9/29/2022 8:09:00 PM
Thanks! A bit strange, admittedly, lol
Date: 5/6/2022 11:51:00 PM
Very clever Jeff. Actions spoke louder than words in your poem. :) Enjoyed the read. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 5/6/2022 2:39:00 PM
What a blast, Jeff! So smartly penned! This is an absolute FAVE for me! Thanks, Gershon
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 5/6/2022 3:55:00 PM
glad you liked it! An initial version started out kinda bawdy at first, but I toned it down, and kinda like it too! :-)

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