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The Unknown Librarian

behind the plastic barrier, behind the black mask, behind the goggles, behind the paper bag, behind closed eyes, behind snorkel, behind chaste lips, muffled but cheery, “hello!” two eyes peer out from cut out holes, like the unknown comic - a peerless booking. perhaps, chaps, the pandemic lasts and lasts, with a song and a dance - a gong-tastic self-checkout.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 6/23/2024 6:54:00 PM
Gosh, I was thinking 'Unknown Comic, as soon as I saw the title of this one. Then I thought, Naaaahhhhh. ... And now, of course, Jamie Farr and J.P. 'Morgowne' are telling me NOT TO GONG HIM, for crying out loud!! Thanks for the smiles, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/24/2024 3:31:00 AM
LOL! Glad you thought of the reference right away! Makes my day!
Date: 6/23/2024 2:18:00 PM
I am hoping there won't be another pandemic. You're poem brought back the memories. Thanks for a good read.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2024 2:59:00 PM
Thank you, Hilda!
Date: 6/23/2024 11:42:00 AM
seems like you know or have seen this person and it inspired you to write.. such is the power of poetry..
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2024 3:02:00 PM
I went to the library yesterday. They had a mini comicon. I took out some books and the librarian tech is still hiding behind barriers so it hit my funny bone ;) Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 6/23/2024 9:00:00 AM
Wow. Yes, it lasts. You described this well :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2024 3:04:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
Date: 6/22/2024 3:48:00 PM
-a library is the perfect place to explore, lol
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Paige Hind
Date: 6/22/2024 7:33:00 PM
Hey, Kim- I feel like a big dummy, lol. Thanks for your explanation and kindness! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/22/2024 7:27:00 PM
I bring books back and walk out with more in my arms. Great place!
Date: 6/22/2024 3:47:00 PM
Hmmm, dear brilliant poetess, will you please explain this genius poem for me...I don't understand the whole message, is she not happy? feel invisible, longing to be free and wild but can't get anyone to get her? :)?
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/22/2024 7:30:00 PM
It is meant to be humorous. There used to be a silly show called “The Gong Show.” If your act was not liked you would hear the gong. They also had a man on some of the shows known as “The unknown comic.” He would wear a paper bag over his head.

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