Ugly Or Pretty

UGLY    OR    PRETTY  ?

When I was about twenty three 
I said, Joey, I have a homely new girl,                                               
My  pal Joey  says to me, . . . .oh Lee
I’ll bet  your heart’s in a whirl  -  

He says,  tell me,  is she either
Tall or small, ugly or pretty,  Lee? 
I had to be honest.   I said, neither  - 
I guess she’s kinda  pretty ugly.

My friend Martha added with phlegm,
She’s so ugly I could leave  
My  husband with her no problem  -
And his story I would believe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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