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The Eiffel Tower

THE EIFFEL TOWER In the city of light their aspire Was to build to a climax higher Gustave Eiffel you see Said just leave it to me I can satisfy all your desire Monsieur Eiffel seen with affection By Dames de Paris for perfection Of his manner de Gaul Mais plus ca most of all For his grand magnifique **ection 21 April 2020

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Joe Dimino

Date: 5/9/2020 11:31:00 AM

"Yep, a sight to behold" said Mrs. De Gaul.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/9/2020 10:39:00 AM

Few years ago I went to the top of that fine erection, got a photo to prove it lol Enjoyed your limerick Geoffrey. Tom

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 6/5/2020 4:47:00 AM

Thanks,Tom.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/30/2020 4:29:00 PM

Ha, ha! The gall of de Gaul! Some scaffolding there...

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 6/5/2020 4:46:00 AM

I wonder when they’ll finish it. Thanks, Gershon

P.S. Awtry

Date: 4/28/2020 12:22:00 AM

Very clever! Well done!

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/28/2020 6:45:00 AM

Many thanks, P.S.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/21/2020 9:03:00 PM

I have not been lucky enough to visit, but you bring it to life! (also very French with the double entendre!)

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/22/2020 5:57:00 AM

Merci beaucoup, Michelle.

John Lawless

Date: 4/21/2020 7:56:00 AM

Well, give credit to the French...they got it up and kept it up

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/21/2020 8:12:00 AM

Oh! La la! Les Francais!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/21/2020 7:34:00 AM

I don’t often understand what is blanked out by the Soup. I feel your pain. I’ve been to the Eiffel tower, so pretty at night and also ate in its restaurant. A pretty poem!

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/21/2020 8:11:00 AM

Thanks, Kim. Yes, a wonderful City.