Doggeral built on the play on words that ends this bit have been in use since at least 1952. This is my version.
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The Elections Are Over
The elections are over:
It’s time to be friends.
Let bygones go by!
Let’s make our amends
The battle was tough.
Fiery words did we say!
Now it’s over and done.
Turn-about is fair play.
Let those in the red states
And those in the blue
Stand in unison vigor,
Our friendships renew.
With bipartisan spirit,
Letting vitriol pass,
I’ll hug your danged elephant
If you’ll kiss my …
- Terrell Shaw
Terrell, you do have a way with words! I’m thinking of sending to my relatives but this closing “…” gives me pause. In my family, heck was profanity & sent you to your room to contemplate the error of your choice of words.
ReplyDeleteOh, how innocent were those days that limited our range of expression & I do I want to go back? Heck no!