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The Beatnik Cow

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The cow waltzes around the lamp post three times MOOOO! Cow’s milk Mother’s milk The milk of human kindness Why did you not love me mother? Why did you demean me father? Why does dusk’s fading aura not bid me good night? The cow tangos around the lamp post four times and weeps

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/15/2023 2:49:00 PM

This resonates with me, only it was walking up and down the garden trying to find placidity… Belle

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 9/19/2023 8:51:00 PM

I beg your pardon, I read the Limerick wrong. Belle

Robert Gorelick
Date: 9/19/2023 7:12:00 PM

I'm afraid my sense of humor is a bit too dry, it's meant to be a satire. Pleased you appreciated it nevertheless. Robert

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/15/2023 2:04:00 PM

I am thinking, I will be back later to comment. :) OK I am back. I gave it copious amounts of thought and.. I like it.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 9/19/2023 7:14:00 PM

Thank you, Wendy, I wrote it as a spoof, as a straight poem its a bit ridiculous! I was going to be a stand up, but now I've changed my mind. Robert