Zyx of It All

Xylophones ping the 'Orleans' Umbrella dance
You'll soon join in with the thunderous
Zedeco music two stepping through the streets  
While the rest of the nation looks on in horror
Voodoo Queens follow the Exorcist around
Unless you specify otherwise, you'll find
The tour bus will drop you at the Cemetery
Suddenly you'll hear 'Marie Laveau's Tomb come alive
Rest assured that Voodoo is not to be mocked  
Queens are also present in the form of Drags
Preposterous? Come take a Bourbon St. stroll
On the left side you'll find Al Hirt's Club
Never to be out done by Pete Fountain's band
More tourist are hospitalized here than any other place
Lax atmosphere contributes to the violence
Knowing that police have little chance
Justice will always remain slim 
Innocents are mostly forgotten
Holding cells runneth over 
Giving way to a Saints Football game
For everyone to set aside worries 
Especially the owner now quite senile
Don't however be discouraged 
Come one and all to New Orleans
Be invested in the 'City that Care forgot'
Aware that Tomb 374 awaits your arrival!  
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Zedeco Dancers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hx9AgSWywg
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 3, 2016 at 11:41 PM
Judy, thanks for the hellooooooooooooooo... I've been doing good catching up with all recent contest. Can't wait to close mine in the morning. have a great night.
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January 31, 2016 at 10:22 PM
JUDY, Congrats on your win in "Edward Ebbs" contest. LINDA -
Konos Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 4:27 AM
Girl....Hellooooooooooooooo always great to hear from you!
Selfa Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 8:47 AM
Judy, Congratulations! You deserve the win! I can't believe this one had received an NA before.
Konos Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Thanks...everyone has different likes! CHEERS!
A  Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:13 PM
JUDY, Congrats on your awesome, win. Luv **SKAT**
Konos Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 4:45 AM
Boot Skat...Where ya at? Didn't know that!
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January 24, 2016 at 9:05 PM
Congrats on your third place win Judy...the ABC form requires discipline. I have not done many of them for that reason...no discipline-HAHA. Thank you for entering this contest :)
Konos Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 4:47 AM
Good Looking people don't need discipline.....And I Thank you...
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October 6, 2015 at 7:05 PM
you did such a great job with this challenge. Wow, what oh what can I do for this one?? This is probably the one city I most want to see in the US . I have seen all the other important ones I cared to see! It must be super cool to visit there.
Konos Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 8:03 PM
thanks
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October 6, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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October 1, 2015 at 3:38 PM
very expressive and lively, judy.. i haven;t started on this one yet... ohh so good!..huggs
Konos Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 5:46 PM
Hello Nette, when you get started on yours Everybody look out and when you finish you'll wind up with a Masterpiece as Usual so I'll just say Congratulations now C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Ward Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 1:07 AM
Judy, I was in the thick of your spirited poem and was sorry when it ended... A big 7. Julia, xx
Konos Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 9:06 AM
Thank You...Oh great Poet!
Allison Avatar
September 29, 2015 at 2:24 PM
Such a vivid descriptive write - you sure brought the city to life Judy - an excellent write good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7
Leiser Avatar
September 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM
Great poem, Judy! Colorful and interesting to read, too. Good luck in the contest :)
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September 30, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Thank You....
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September 29, 2015 at 1:35 PM
Enjoyed reading your poem a place to stay away for me a7 Hugs Eve
Konos Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Hi Eve....Yep good advice for the Sane....
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