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The Princess and the Pimp

A preening promiscuous princess posed as "Penelope Prude."
With her poodle and parasol; well-perfumed, on Pine Street she stood.
A pompous pilfering pimp with a pink-painted poodle passed by.
He paused, popped his eyes, then approached while plotting to pounce and ply
the princess with persimmons and pearls, prepared to profit from her,
but Penelope quipped, “Poppycock! I’m a capitalistic entrepreneur!”


For john freeman's "Alliteration Poems Please Poetry Contest"

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James Inman

Date: 9/30/2018 7:03:00 PM

The last line is wonderful. It made me chuckle. Enjoyed this.

Suburban Lovechild

Date: 2/27/2015 6:37:00 PM

A perfect picture of pomp, preening and profit..a fun ride...

Robin Davis

Date: 5/10/2014 12:02:00 PM

Andrea This write is humorous, creative, fun, unique and puts a smile on my face and chuckle in my belly. Thank you for the awesome comment on my Cowboys poem. Hugs

Margaret Foster

Date: 9/14/2011 10:10:00 PM

I almost missed this one. Love the rhythm , shades of Peter Piper! The last line is a hoot. smiles marg.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/12/2011 11:45:00 PM

i like this, andie..loads of smiling cheers to you for the amazing award!! :) huggs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2011 7:26:00 PM

Exciting work with p's ..Congrats on your creation..Sara

Lori Lucas Mcclure

Date: 9/12/2011 6:59:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win!!!!------Lori

John Freeman

Date: 9/12/2011 2:10:00 PM

Andrea, Thanks for the honor of reading your poem "The Princess and the Pimp" , I was honored by your worthy poetry. Congratulations on your place. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/12/2011 8:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Moses' "Alliteration Poem Please" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

David Williams

Date: 9/12/2011 4:18:00 AM

hey Andrea congrats on your win, great ending ha ha ..David

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/12/2011 1:29:00 AM

Congrats Andrea on sweet success with this great Alliteration poetry my friend... luv..

Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 9/12/2011 12:48:00 AM

A 5th place congratulations Andrea for your placement in John Freeman's Alliteration Poems Please contest. CR

Margeret Bailey

Date: 9/11/2011 3:36:00 PM

Very creative!

Johnny Sumler

Date: 9/11/2011 6:54:00 AM

alliterations allure! fanciful write Andrea! dont you know i love this style of writing; often in my poetry i experiment with the usage of play on words...yet i didnt enter this contest? humbug! best wishes: ) 4got to add, you've done one heck of a job with your theme and subject matter and befiiting title. you truly are an poetic artist!

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 9/10/2011 7:05:00 AM

Girlfriend, you make me smile, ya do! I can't seem to write funny, all of a sudden. I do do funny. Funny is busy getting ready for Oktoberfest, I guess. Honest, we have the biggest Oktoberfest in Canada here in KW. Oompapa for 2 very long flipping weeks til I'm ready to grab the first pair of liderhosen and snap those puppies. E-I-E-I-E-I oh. You may need to be a local to get that. Loved the way you closed your poem, by the by! Should be tops! Hugs, Cyndi

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 9/10/2011 1:08:00 AM

There was a time when I would have not liked this as much as I do now. You have opened my eyes to poetry. You have been busy writing and typing. This is a Great thing! Thank you.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/9/2011 11:02:00 PM

I am going to have to try reading this one aloud. Great alliteration. Yes I am voting for the guy with Sinatra voice. (actually I never vote). He is wonderful as are the youngsters but they can try again. Joyce

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/9/2011 6:09:00 PM

Clever and so much fun! I hope you win with this Andrea.

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 9/9/2011 5:46:00 PM

a funny write and great alliteration. love it!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/9/2011 12:15:00 PM

oh that is rich Andrea.. and a very clever Alliteration poem for sure my friend... great story and flow luv.. super punch line ..good luck my friend..luv..