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Mixing Business with Pleasure


Outline: Topical
Why: Fun
On "State Business", out of town,
Jonnie let his trousers down.
Now, 'though he no longer works,
Tony lets him keep his perks!

Author Explanation: I was lucky enough to discover my father's copy of "Ruthless Rhymes for the Heartless Home" in my adolescence, and their beat lives on in my head. This is perhaps more of a heartless rhyme for the ruthless home...

vickala

[Mon May 08, 2006 7:54 pm]

Firecat, fantastic, this has tickled me so much I got my sister to read it too,Thanks for that. Very Happy

The reviewer would appreciate your comments on: I took my daughter to the beach
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Firecat

[Mon May 08, 2006 8:04 pm]

Wow that was quick!! Thankyou!
As usual, inspiration came when I was walking my dog; I don't know what I would do without him!
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Thoth

[Mon May 08, 2006 8:50 pm]

Hi,

A short poem, so a short review…

Nice one. Smile

Happy tapping,
Thoth.
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Firecat

[Mon May 08, 2006 8:54 pm]

Thanks, Thoth! Cheers
Do you think I should lengthen it? Confused
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Anonymouse

[Mon May 08, 2006 9:30 pm]

No let it stand as a jaunty little epithet!
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KRC168

[Tue May 09, 2006 4:45 am]

Another one (perk) for the trophy cabinet then? Rolling Eyes Wink Laughing Laughing Laughing

The sad thing is, it is no longer a 'scandal' due to its prevalence.

Well written, topical, short and sweet.
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outofthisearth

[Tue May 09, 2006 9:45 am]

Satirical, lyrical, hysterical.

Rather well said coming from that side of the house.

Kev
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Scribbler

[Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:10 am]

We all know what this is about.....but it begs the question..What in Gods name did she see in him? Clever little observation Cat, x
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