When I Say What I Really Mean Is

That I really don't know WHAT I mean
(Know what I mean?)
And exactly what DID I mean
When I said...what I mean is?
Are you trying to mess with my head?
I'm a pretty mean fella when I'm demeaned
And I really mean that! Got it? OKAY then...
Anyway...the thing is...what I really mean...
No wait; that's an Elton John song
Sir, are you implying I'm a plagerismister?
You can't possibly mean that and
What are you getting huffy about anyway?
All I said was what I didn't mean and...
What? Why you! I oughta...ow!
You didn't have to HIT me did you?
Aw shucks; that's okay. I know you didn't mean...

For Nancy's Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nancy's contest Tim. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 4:41 PM
It is like being witness to this conversation! So true to life! Great job Tim!
Williams Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Tim, congrats on your win, excellent..David
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Love how you did this topic, Tim! I had no clue how to do it. Congrats on your win.
Grisetti Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win.
Jones Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Are ya tryin' to mess with my head??? Great write, Tim, thanks so much for supporting my 'test. "plagerismister" - wonderful word! Please soup mail me your mailing address so I can send you an Occupy Gainesville button if you'd like to have one. Namaste ~N
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Awesome write!!
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