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Confirmation

He was a poet who wrote clever verses,
And folks said he had a fine poetical taste;
But his father, a practical farmer, accused him
Of letting the strength of his arm go to waste.

He called on his sweetheart each Saturday evening,
As pretty a maiden as ever man faced,
And there he confirmed the old man's accusation
By letting the strength of his arm go to waist.

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  • Trapped Rage
    April 3
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    How unexpectedly suggestive lol! Its always great to see the glimpses into the personalities of the people who write or even do great things. We tend to glorify and de-humanize them, so its wonderful to re-connect to the human aspect and see a sense of humor.


  • Claide
    December 8, 2005
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    Haha!! This was oustanding.