The Clampetts

The Clampetts

Whoever is in charge must be a louse.
We’ve had to resort to frozen grouse.
And canned caviar just don’t git, 
the pallet lit up like it should be lit.
Been a whoppin’ change at the white house.

By doggie, This recession gives me the fits.
I’m goin’ back to hog maw and grits,
molasses on the side with a slab of ham.
By golly that’s more who I am.
Add a slice of fried corn bread, I’m at the Ritz.

© Jun 10 2010 placed 4 th in economic woe contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/18/2010 8:40:00 AM
ohhh yuk when ya have to eat hog maw and grits. that is just as horrible as being in this dang recession. Good win! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 6/13/2010 9:14:00 AM
Ahh, the easy life. Back to Ramen noodles for me! congrats on your win.
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Date: 6/13/2010 3:41:00 AM
Love the title Charles, many congrats on your win in Carolyn' contest >> James
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Date: 6/12/2010 7:48:00 PM
Congratulations Charles on your 4th place. A worthy presentation, Agape, Moses
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Date: 6/12/2010 8:27:00 AM
Congrats Charles on your winning poem in the Limerick contest ..what a creative write and well deserved win .. and good luck with your brand new contest... interesting my friend.. and of course I have already entered.. very challenging.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/12/2010 8:15:00 AM
By doggie, I think ole Jeb would have been hootin and hollerin' reading this poem, Charles. Congratulations on your win. There were many super Souper entries! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/10/2010 12:13:00 PM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this afternoon Charles. Wishing you another day filled with inspiration. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/10/2010 11:32:00 AM
Sounds like some good southern farm food here. Maybe this will help everyone leave longer, not sure about the hog maw though. Have slopped the hogs. This is great, her contest really fun to read entries. Good luck.
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Date: 6/10/2010 9:30:00 AM
Great is the flavor of that fried corn bread..Enjoyed the write..Keep the creative pen flowing...Sara
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