Why Cant You Articulate

After church a bunch of us decide to congregate
Some spoke different dialects, so we got to translate
There was also a new bride and groom to congratulate
Did I mention that the preacher was quick to reinstate?

A vampire flew through which we did not anticipate
Was that a real vampire? An avid debate.
A mummy danced through next with a wobbly gait.
Where did she come from? I asked my immensely surprised date.

No worries said my cousin, who was ready to masticate.
His sweets were piled in a tower of sugar granulate.
Wha….wha…wha….stuttered my shocked surprised Uncle Nate.
As a devil appeared who said, “Why can’t you articulate?”
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Lawless Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 12:17 PM
and if I caught a fish every time I'd say I used a master bait......you're killing me Caren
Krutsinger Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 3:39 AM
Thank you kindly my friend John!
Hankins Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 12:30 PM
Reminds me of a bait shop in Puerto Vallarta which is called "Master Baits," and I did NOT make this up.
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August 10, 2022 at 8:18 AM
Good one, Caren. I love your choice of rhymes.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 11:29 AM
This was thought out when I was supposedly listening to an online seminar that lasted way too long!
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