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Some turds float...you know?

Rise Up

The nit-wit and the nincompoop
cordially bowed on the concert hall stoop.
Greeting the doorman, quite gaily
who nodded back, though more grayly.
And nobody dared to complain or bemoan
that fools were ruling the cobblestone
streets, where urchins peddled faux-wares
beneath the stoop, out in the square.
And the nit-wit offered a hearty wave,
but clearly knew not how to behave
While the nincompoop seemed a tad more at ease,
his pants were quite low and his crack in the breeze.
And nobody wanted to ask or inquire
whether they should pooh-pooh or if they should admire
buffoons, so clueless, off-putting and addled
for climbing the stairs in their outfits all raddled.
Yet, there they stood with their tickets in hand
eager to root for the symphonic band
as though it were some highfalutin sport
of which they knew nothing, but they would not abort
the notion that they have a place 'bove the masses
or anywhere other than out on their...well, you know.

10/27/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mac Donald Avatar
May 26, 2017 at 11:37 AM
A shrewd and discerning piece, Graham. Optimized by rebellious humour. Often the best way to get a point across. Admire your poetical genius. Keep well and stay safe, Mikki
Fleming Avatar
January 5, 2017 at 10:18 PM
Clever stuff, Graham...Put a grin on my face. :) All the very best for your New Year...May it be a happy and fulfilling one - Cheers, Graham! :) john
Burch Avatar
December 7, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Clever and witty allegory!! Really liked it. Well done big G. Big Hugggs. Cap'n Deb
Wigley Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 1:09 AM
With forthcoming elections, graham, this is very insightful. A bot of an allegory, methinks. A fine piece. Enjoyed. Regards, Viv
Godwin Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 11:17 PM
I read this to my family so we could all applaud! This below the butt pants thing has lasted longer than any style in history and is stupider than the stupidest I've ever seen from the past. They can't even run. All that aside, this is extremely clever, the concept, the rhyme, the content and flow - a pleasure to read and a delight that tickled my laugh button! CayCay
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