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Play By Play-The Pinkerton Story

Climb those many stairs, up to the stars. “Cut!” Comes the child, the wee Pinkerton. Stunt double, doubles down, with plethora of scars. Fate is what it is, bumps, bruises...sorta fun. Pinkerton rolls and bounces, ooches and ouches. Then they call in the fingering ‘stache, for he smooths the luscious hairs of his handlebar, never slouches. Divine with his hands too, damsels-in-distress, he soothes. Pinkerton pastes on his pastel beard, and breaks out into a minor character. “Cut! Stunt dou—ble!” The ‘Stache rips doppelgänger’s facial hair as Pinkerton shouts, opens mouth, “Hey! Hey! That really hurt!” Now he’s in trouble. Pinkerton pouts as he takes his final walk into the night. Rubs his eyes as a werewolf runs by ready to attack. Those mischievous stars yell, “Cut! Stunt double, fight!” Alarmed, Pinkerton needs to know who has his back. A werewolf snarls and twirls his whiskers with a pinky. Suspicious and brave, the kid gives him a karate chop. Pinkerton unzips the stinker from bottom to top. Found out, ‘Stache grabs his blanket and binky. 11/3/2020

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Date: 11/6/2020 1:53:00 AM
There is nothing like watching a child for inspiration; this poem is truly inspired, Kim. Love the name Pinkerton!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2020 6:57:00 AM
You inspire me! Pinkerton just seemed fun and whimsical! Blessings on your day, dear one!
Date: 11/5/2020 1:10:00 AM
Hope the child was not hurt. It takes practice to be a stuntman. ~~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/5/2020 4:17:00 AM
LOL...this is a fictitious write. My grandson does a funny slow roll, very cute. Be blessed, sweet man!
Date: 11/4/2020 11:43:00 AM
Great storytelling... Who is Pinkerton?
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/4/2020 6:10:00 PM
Made up the name. Inspiration is my grandson who started rolling down the few stairs, pretending to be a stunt double. Love the imagination of kids!

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