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She Can Can Do the Can Can

Off to the big audition to be a showgirl This lofty lady her big head all a swirl In the grandstand was the grand plan She knew she can can do that can can At least at one point she thought she could could Perhaps those old joints don't bend so good good But damn the odds she took that mainstage And kicked like hell to turn a new page She shocked the pants right off those judges So no regrets could hold old grudges Could it be the next great show headliner Be this ancient bobblehead with eye liner Well!... No, that's not quite realistic really But what a story!.. a bit simplistic and silly The truth of this big noggin at one hundred Was a standing ovation and compromise said The judges gave her free passes for the show Kick it up a notch now and then, or you'll truly never know

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 5/6/2023 11:14:00 AM
Hat, You did a great job of capturing the audience's surprise and delight at the elderly performer's agility and determination, which they had expected her to display with a cane:). I watched the show and thought it was great; if you can please include the YouTube link so that other poets can experience the same joy, in case my interpretation of your poem was right. Regards
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Hat Bueckert
Date: 5/9/2023 5:07:00 PM
Ha excellent! Age really is just a number!
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Sotto Poet
Date: 5/6/2023 10:27:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjHnWz3EyHs take a look at this old lady performing in front of America got talent
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Hat Bueckert
Date: 5/6/2023 5:00:00 PM
Interesting, just a non specific silly fun poem but now I am curious also, what show is this?

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