(september fourteenth, nineteen forty-one / gardner, massachusetts)

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A man from Iran

There once was
a man from
Iran,
who possessed
a magnificent
tan...
Then he moved to
Mahattan,
Sleeping on
sheets of satin;
when asked why?
he said...
'Cause I can! '

Submitted: Monday, June 15, 2009

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  • Cynthia Buhain-Baello (2/2/2010 7:27:00 AM)

    Crafty and prolific, and still a pleasure to read. The flow is smooth and the wit lighthearted. with a perfect last line. Love this one.10+++++

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