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The Funny Old Man

July 31, 2014
By Longlegs GOLD, Greeneville, Tennessee
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There once was a funny old man
Who had the ordinary hobby
Of flapping around on a broomstick
Playing flying pianos
And eating fried flies

© Emily P., Albany, NY

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Longlegs GOLD said...
on Aug. 22 2014 at 9:27 am
Longlegs GOLD, Greeneville, Tennessee
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Just my crazy imagination ;)
Carly_Elizabeth PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 22 2014 at 1:18 am
Carly_Elizabeth PLATINUM, Othello, Washington
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I think this is an adorable poem! I love cute old men (don't take that the wrong way hehe) and this just makes me picture a hunched over, crazy eyed, lip mumbling old man. The eating fried flies is a little worrisome, although, haha. But who is this old man, if I may ask. It if from a movie, or just your vast imagination?