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The New Earl of Sandwich - Or What I Learned On the Web Today

A New Earl of Sandwich In a former men’s bathroom on the old Boston Common You can now get a burger or noodles by Ramen It was built in the 20s as a “men’s comfort station” Used for 50 years and then deactivation For the next 40 years it was all locked up tight Filled with urinals and toilets and other delights But the Earl of Sandwich that of Florida base Said we’ll buy and refurbish as a great sandwich place So they took out the urinals, the toilets, the sinks And cleaned up the place so it no longer stinks The interior’s now just a kitchen and prep And the former old restroom has lost its bad rep The building now looks as if back in its day This once former restroom has come a long way Now the good folks of Boston can all rest assured That this dingy old bathroom’s no longer a turd

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 12/16/2012 1:00:00 PM
Oh No! I think I'll eat somewhere else too since I know it's history... Good write!
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Mike Dailey
Date: 12/16/2012 2:07:00 PM
I am sure they thought it a good idea at the time. Thanks for looking at my poem. Mike
Date: 12/5/2012 4:02:00 PM
I think I'll eat down at the crab shack. :) Your a very clever write mike. Enjoyed.
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Date: 12/4/2012 10:38:00 AM
Nice laugh this is giving me, thanks Mike, enjoyed xx
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