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The Super Star

His name was John Manty, Who hailed from a shanty A shanty where slums; Were not at all scanty. He had a big dream, Every day he used to scream He was singing a nice song like; Neapolitan ice cream…!!! He wanted to be a star, And drive his own car One day at the bar; He heard of “super star”. He went for the audition, Of the " super star" competition He won it and then became; A rich and pop musician. He earned alot of money, And spent on things so funny When debtors came for money; he hid himself under the gunny! He could not pay his rent, And he had not even a cent He gave the key to the owner; And to his shanty off he went...... "How can I go back to the shanty"?, Wondered ex-star poor John Manty He jumped from the Great old bridge; And that ends the story of Manty.......!!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/10/2009 1:21:00 PM
reminds me of the limerick about Ed Gein of Wisconsin who made lampshades of... eneway! great write! Crystal! Jim
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Date: 6/4/2009 8:31:00 PM
A ballad with good measure of reason ... I love this ... very inspiring.
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Date: 6/3/2009 7:45:00 AM
A dark subject handled lightly. Nice touch...... I feel sorry for John but at the same time I can't help grinning at the silly way he ended the whole thing. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi. Thanks so much for your kind reviews of my poems. Your appreciation means a lot. All the best, your devoted, Will
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