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The Pitch 2

THE PITCH 2 words then silence can alter one’s perception like being in another world “get lost” she says see what i mean the girl next door plays the piano badly oh she is gorgeous but all turns to ashes when she murders debussy those early days there was this one girl but i lacked courage after 30 years she’s fat and i am prince valiant oh those short dresses and so so short i can’t remember faces days of the week yes and colors first kiss trying to arrange the angle close your eyes go for it a near miss Dave Austin

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Date: 1/22/2015 3:09:00 PM
Your tankas are amazing! Perfect little stories.
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Date: 1/20/2015 1:08:00 PM
been a while, daver... ohh, i like how the slices of life well conveyed here.. wonderful!.. huggs
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Date: 1/19/2015 11:28:00 PM
Good seeing this one again, DAver. You are going tanka crazy these days!!! you need to publish a book of them.
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Daver Austin
Date: 1/21/2015 12:31:00 PM
No way. I'd get stuck with a bunch of copies I've no time to sell. Love, daver
Date: 1/19/2015 10:01:00 PM
Awsum write Daver......I like the short skirts now-a-days.....not only are they cuter than the short skirts of yesteryear, you actually have to tilt your head a bit to get a peek at some end........thats a little exercize Daver of yore....ya got to admit that ! *smiles* nice to read you again my friend....much love, james
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