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The Opera

The Opera Last night the opera came to me in bed Enlisted my attention I keep my distance This is twisted This is a mystery Of all the things in life that should be missed The opera is first on the list To be avoided Flushed down the toilet So I did

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Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/12/2014 1:17:00 PM

Sorry you feel that way..There are some wonderful operas... and some real stinkers..just like anything else. YOu wouldn't be flushing Madame Butterfly down the toilet....cute poem though. BG

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/12/2014 2:34:00 PM

Hi Barbara, I'm glad you liked my silly poem. You have to admit; $308.00 or $438.00 for orchestra center is a bit excessive. My wife and I saw Samson and Delilah years ago at Lincoln Center NY. Great artists. Great special effects. Great performances but entirely too costly...for me.... This poem was just for sport and fun. Thanks for commenting. Take care. Earl