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Wish She Would Show Me Some Leg

Wish she would show me some leg an eighty-year old guy said.
Three of his cousins turned around and flashed old Ed.
He laughed so hard, his teeth flew out of his brittle mouth.
That was hilarious! Said his date, who had come from the south.

They are my cousins; they really got me that time I guess.
Another old greaser said “do I have any chance with Tess?”
Tess gave him a big smile, and shook her head yes.
“I think that’s your answer,” said old guy’s date, Bess.

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger

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