Friday, January 14, 2011

Addressing an alligator


    


"Did I tell you about wearing you
 above my nipple on my powder blue

       Izod?

 That you were a couture's passion,
 that you were such a fashion

       icon?

 That you had the preppies' loyalties,
 but they never fed you royalties?"
I nod.


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placed in Poets United Think Tank #31: Random Deviation
photo: Zoo - American Alligator by Wolf-Midnight-Dancer, from deviantART



3 comments:

  1. Fun poem on an interesting pic! I love the way you wove it and made it lighthearted. Well Done~

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  2. lovely humor..
    well penned.
    Happy Weekend.

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  3. Philip,
    I enjoyed the lively use of the poetry image.
    A real alligator appreciation!

    Best wishes, Eileen

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