Pick N Mix

If there is such a thing as reincarnation
you're born again after your death,
dear Lord can I make my requirements now
in advance of taking my last breath.
Since you can control how we all will be born
can I please at least have my own choice,
namely when I have finally reached puberty
can I talk with Richard Burton's voice.
Some bits of Dave Gandy would come in quite handy,
especially that chest with no hair,
Terence Stamp's eyes, Arnold Schwarzenegger's thighs
and a good thatch of Tom Cruise's hair.
Don't let me come back as this same sad old sack
like a teddy bear with too much stuffing,
all wrinkles and creases defining my features
on a face like an over-thumped muffin.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 8/15/2018 1:33:00 PM
But please God, don't change that wicker wit one little bit!
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/15/2018 8:36:00 PM
Thanks Jean, yes, I'm full of wit. At least, I think that's what they said... x
Date: 8/15/2018 2:32:00 AM
G'day Viv … entertaining as normal. I wouldn't mind as coming back as me; of course with a few past misdemeanours left out and maybe Casanova's genes - if there's any available that is - enjoyed as usual - Lindsay
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/15/2018 8:36:00 PM
Casanova's genes probably wouldn't fit me nowadays, Lindsay :(
Date: 8/11/2018 6:57:00 PM
Stand in line Viv...It's my turn next...and my list is long...A nice write...
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/12/2018 12:59:00 AM
I look forward to seeing the finished product, Arturo. Thanks for popping by. regards, Viv
Date: 8/11/2018 8:12:00 AM
Lol! This is precious ;)) xomo!
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/12/2018 1:00:00 AM
Thanks, Maureen, glad you enjoyed it. Viv x
Date: 8/11/2018 3:59:00 AM
Oh you made my day! great write Viv.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/12/2018 1:00:00 AM
Thanks, Arthur!
Date: 8/11/2018 1:40:00 AM
Haha Great one Viv, must admit though when I saw your pic I thought Indiana Jones, so maybe not all bad. Tom
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/12/2018 1:00:00 AM
Thanks Tom, yeah the hat is as near as I can get. Sadly :( . Regards, Viv
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