[Roger Slater]

Bait? I guess a lightning bug
is good for catching fishes,
but what if Kate should want a hug...
or maybe tender kishes?

These purposes are not well served
by an insect's slimy torso.
I am unworthy of fair Kate,
but Bugsy, you are more so.

[Robt_Ward]

If you've been paying attention,
you're aware I'm quite the chef;
and I knew Julia well enough
to write a roman a clef.

Thus, I can tell you all that she
was every inch the lady.
Buy sex with food? I don't think so!
She'd do no thing so shady.

(robt)

[Robt_Ward]

And as for Kate (sweet Kate!), oh my!
If she's looking for affection,
well... bears are built for hugging, and
I'm heading in her direction.

So lawyers, bugs, all other sorts
of would-be suitors, drop it!
When I see Kate, I'll fling a hug
so vast you'll never top it!

(robt)

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(The former bear_music, in his own name)

[Roger Slater]

The hugs for which a bear is known
are not the kind that Kate
is likely to find welcome when
she goes out on a date.

A man who "takes your breath away"
sounds very good in theory,
but if he does not give it back
I think Kate might be leery.

[Lightning Bug]

Don't worry 'bout my kissing, mate,
my lips have pucker power.
And should I get the chance with Kate,
I'm sure that I will wow'er.

It's clear to me you don't quite know
just who the hell your dissing,
But soon enough I plan to show
it's in the wind you're pissing.

To carry on just surely means
that you're completely mental, man.
for I've watched all the kiss-scenes
in An Off'cer and a Gentleman.

If Kate would only let me,
I could give her SUCH a "Gere-er"!
I've studied how he kisses,
then I practiced on the mirror.

So, Rog, there's nothing for you here -
no need for you to linger.
Cause I am Katie's Richard Gere,
and she's my Debra Winger.

- Bugsy



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[Michael Cantor]

So Bugsy's learned his tricks from Richard Gere -
Tibetan mysticism, pots of herbal
drugs, and Zen-kissed sex. But what's not clear
is - is it true 'bout Bugsy and the gerbil?

(You think it's easy rhyming gerbil? It was either that or, "Be careful on your skateboard or the curb'll/trip ya..." and the leap from there to Richard Gere was immense.)

[This message has been edited by Michael Cantor (edited June 05, 2004).]

[Lightning Bug]

Did I say Gere?!
Oh, dear, oh, dear!
Please change that note ta
read Travolta!

- Bugsy

[Roger Slater]

Originally posted by Robt_Ward:
If you've been paying attention,
you're aware I'm quite the chef;

Robert, I'm aware that you're
.... truly quite the boaster
but I do not know for sure
.... if you can work a toaster

let alone if you are man
.... enough for Julia Child.
Face it. You're no Jacques Pepin,
.... except perhaps self-styled.



[This message has been edited by Roger Slater (edited June 05, 2004).]

[Terese Coe]

What the hell is Zen-kissed sex?
Is that what folks do with an ex?



[This message has been edited by Terese Coe (edited June 05, 2004).]

[Terese Coe]

Does it have to
be nonverbal?
Does the gerbil
quite suffice?
Is it an undue
sacrifice?