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Summer Cooking the 8th Street Grill

Shhhhh, here comes the Warden He’s just about to open the door, Frank Well, that’s good ‘cause I’ve been in this slammer too long! and, it way too cold in here, Patty! I never did ask you Frank, what are you in for? Wrong time at the wrong grocery store, I guess, before I knew it, I was in the big house, feels more like an ice house. I was in solitary for while, frozen stiff Then, I found myself here with you and Bangsy and Cherry. You know Cherry, she’s Bangsy’s tomato! She was picked fresh off the line and ended up in here! Let me ask Olive, she’s been in here forever, Hey Olive, when did Cherry get out? I wouldn't talk about that too loudly, Patty, she went to the counter! Oh no!, not the counter, that’s death row for everyone! If you hear them say they want to grill you Frank, don’t believe it, it’s not what you think. Bangsy never did come back! Poor Bangsy, such a silly sausage! Door’s open, this is it! Bye Patty! Guess it’s hamburger time for me OH, sorry Patty!!! I mean, I guess I’ve seen my last bun! 7/9/18

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Warren Doll

Date: 7/13/2018 9:01:00 AM

Very clever and well written, Mike. What a vivid imagination you have. Well done.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/13/2018 9:24:00 AM

Thanks so much for your kind comments Warren!!!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/11/2018 1:26:00 AM

Mike, this is an instant FAVE for me. Shades of O'Henry's story of Soapy and the Cop, as well as a bit of Elvis' "Jailhouse Rock." Bravo! :) Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/11/2018 7:06:00 AM

Thanks Gershon, I’m really glad you liked it!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/10/2018 10:24:00 AM

Mike, this is so clever and entertaining! Janice

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/10/2018 11:10:00 AM

Thanks Janice, I hope may give a chuckle xxoo

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/9/2018 9:55:00 AM

Superb personification Mr. Mike...now time to eat...love & light...^WW^

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/9/2018 10:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, Winged Warrior, I do really appreciate your comments!!

Silent One

Date: 7/9/2018 9:23:00 AM

Great personification Mike..

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/9/2018 9:52:00 AM

Thank much, SO, just having some summer fun !!

Lyric Man

Date: 7/8/2018 9:07:00 PM

Mike.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset!

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/9/2018 7:47:00 AM

Faithful to your moniker, even your comments are lyrical. Thanks so much LM!!