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Based on a joke my daughter sent me:

When the enterprise gets exposed A brothel finds out it's opposed The sign in the front Men meet with a grunt Says beat it we recently closed

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 3/29/2024 4:07:00 PM

Exceptionally clever + so funny, Duke. To provide smiles/chuckles is a true poetic accomplishment. As for the men outside the shuttered brothel, I suppose online gratification is an option? Cheers, Brian

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/30/2024 5:13:00 AM

Brian, I suppose they could try that. Usually these places open up in another locale and possibly right next door. OMG, we supposedly had an x-rated film internet organization move in next door to us for a while. They painted the house blue strangely enough.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/12/2024 10:08:00 AM

Humor present but subtle, men laid back, will find another place to laze away their day. Brothel can also have internet, whole write very cleverly intertwined. Bravo! Hugs, and blessings, Jennifer.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/12/2024 10:46:00 AM

Jennifer, your points are very astute. They will always find a place.

Silent One

Date: 3/9/2024 11:40:00 AM

Lol... yes a good take on the sign of the times...

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/11/2024 5:52:00 PM

SO, it's really sad for those guys in more ways than one.

Karen Jones

Date: 3/8/2024 6:46:00 PM

Love this!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/11/2024 6:08:00 PM

Glad you liked this. Fortunately, I've never been to one of these. There seems to be a lot of needy guys around though.

Ink Empress

Date: 3/8/2024 12:24:00 PM

Must be bad news for those men, hah. So many seek for entertainment in wrong places, reality it is youv delivered in such a light hearted and fun manner, made me smile too! How clever and creative and the picture goes as well with your words. As always. Pleasure reading this: you always have so many different subjects to write about and they are all so very thought provoking too: i enjoyed reading this one

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/8/2024 12:42:00 PM

IE, it has to be really bad news. These poor souls have no real love in their lives and are in a sorry state. The different perspectives in this case came because my daughter sent me a group of jokes and I accepted the challenge to convert them to this form. However, I also do try to write about some of the every day things that make me feel something.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/8/2024 10:18:00 AM

Too funny!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/8/2024 11:54:00 AM

Kim, I am sometimes thinking there's room for more humor on PS and I campaign for it. Hopefully, we won't offend too many people!

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/8/2024 7:02:00 AM

Duke, this is a whimsical and humorous exploration of the unforeseen repercussions of the brothel being revealed. The poem uses a concise and direct vocabulary, with a whimsical tone. The poem's rhythm is lively and buoyant, enhancing its playful essence.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/8/2024 11:56:00 AM

SP, you are very kind. I try to be direct. I'm glad you like the simplicity. I sometimes go out of my way for that. It has it's place I guess.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/8/2024 1:47:00 AM

- The men will probably find another place :) - Have a lovely weekend, Duke :) - hugs

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/8/2024 5:33:00 AM

No doubt since they’re everywhere including online. You have a great weekend as well.