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Preamble: This an old poem from Hank's first blog, 'birdhouse' mainly in prose form. It has not been updated when Hank discovered poetry through 'Rainbow' which is aligned to blogs with prompts.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Given the run around, that’s bureaucracy
Given the nod, that’s matrimony
Given the millions, that’s alimony
Given the Osama, that’s infamy
Given the escapades, that’s Woods and Rooney
Given the release that’s Aung San Suu Kyi
Given the late nights, that’s Berlusconi
Given the baldy, that’s Britney
Given the Throne, Charles or Willie?
Given the current spell, it’s cold and snowy
Given the Top Hits, Jackson and Presley
Given the laughs, that’s Chaplin, Lewis and Carrey
Given the the 2 Koreas, it’s a flare-up and hostility
Given the strengths and tumble that’s the WWE
Given the long stretch, that’s Maddox and his cronies
Given the WikiLeaks, the Administration’s jittery
Given soccer’s wizardry, that’s Pele
Given Susan Boyle’s appearance, that’s discovery
Given the MU’s unbeaten run that’s Alex Fergie
Given the knock off Top of the Table , that’s Ancelotti and Chelsea
Given the youngest F1 Champ, Vettel , that’s at the Grand Prix Abu Dhabi
Given ever lasting beauty, that’s Liz Taylor or Jolie?
Given the Kung Fu Chops, that’s Bruce Lee
Given every high regards and respect, that’s Mandela and Gandhi
Given the hate that’s Hitler and Mussolini
Given the bubble , inflation risks, that’s the Global economy
Given the tears, govt defaults, that’s the euro-zone currency
Given the job that’s Obama and the Presidency
Given the slip, that’s democracy!
Note: Based on matters prevailing then.
Bjorn at d'Verse - to write through a 'Listing' style
What a list, Vravo Hank
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog
Much love
What a wide-ranging list!!!! You had fun.
ReplyDeleteThat list seems to be based on event that is actually quite a long time ago, maybe it is what has been building up today's even worse situation.
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