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Song of An Old Grouch

SONG OF AN OLD GROUCH Itty bitty pretty kitty Sing a sentimental ditty Furry puppy woofy wuffy Wrapped in toilet tissue fluffy Flutter little butterfly Butter me treacle pie Daffodilly bright and frilly Flutter like a girl’s Chantilly Rain-dripped roses, dew drop noses Little hats like wool tea cosies Maids in dresses white with lace Smiles as void as outer space Package them in fresh brown paper Tie with string - and light with taper Then when they‘re incinerated Grouchiness all dissipated Free of all that cuteness sweet Give me plate of raw red meat 1/24/2018 Contest - BUNNY JUMP Caren Krutsinger

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Date: 12/31/2018 1:36:00 PM
Dropping back to say many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 12/31/2018 4:51:00 PM
Many thanks for your feedback and support, Jan.
Date: 5/3/2018 8:39:00 AM
I love this! You show a remarkable ear for words, both as music and as irony (the 6th couplet is spot on).
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 12/31/2018 4:53:00 PM
I just spotted that I hadn’t acknowledged your kind, much appreciated comments. Thank you,Len.
Date: 1/24/2018 7:59:00 AM
what a humourous poem Geoffrey it reminded me of 'my favourite things' love the final couplet it made me LOL:-) hugs jan xx
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 1/24/2018 4:33:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed the dark side of ‘favourite things’ Thanks, Jan.

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