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Unread 04-18-2005, 01:36 PM
Michael Juster Michael Juster is offline
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Julie Stoner challenged me to come up with a travel challenge given my nomadic lifestyle. So...I need the following three countries in a humorous, metrical, rhyming poem: Mongolia; Monaco; and Madagascar. Go to it!
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Unread 04-19-2005, 06:36 AM
Roger Slater Roger Slater is offline
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SMALL TALK WITH PRINCESS GRACE

"Oh Princess Grace, where do you live?"
That is the question I asked her.
She said, "I live in Monaco,
west of Mongolia, north of Madagascar."
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Unread 04-19-2005, 09:59 AM
Michael Cantor Michael Cantor is offline
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Adventures in the Rag Trade

It's now outré Mongolia,
my dear, more in than out, far, far
more chic, and wholely holier
for fashion splash than Madagascar
ever was, or (you seem the last to know)
than rainier and grace-less Monaco.




[This message has been edited by Michael Cantor (edited April 19, 2005).]
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Unread 04-19-2005, 12:21 PM
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Both brilliant.
Best regards,
David
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Unread 04-19-2005, 04:40 PM
Jon H. Rydne Jon H. Rydne is offline
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Swift horses roam the vast steppes of Mongolia,
fast racecars rule the streets of Monaco,
and famed are mountain goats from Anatolia
whose pace is not inhibited by snow.
But few beats Busch, who’s not from Madagascar,
but presently ranks four in this years' NASCAR
standings. (Well, my Google told me so...)



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Unread 04-19-2005, 04:45 PM
Henry Quince Henry Quince is offline
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Travelling Man

I was headed for Mongolia
on a mule from Anatolia
with a knapsack full of scholia
for wisdom on the way

when a friendly glib-tongued lascar
who had lately left Nebraska
talked me into Madagascar
and a certain little bay

where I fell for moneyed Donna Coe;
we moved to ritzy Monaco:
I wonder where did honour go,
for I never try to pay!
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Unread 04-19-2005, 05:55 PM
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Checkered Flag

The Grand Prix of Monaco
For racing fans is a “Have to Go!”
And who would miss the thrilling courses
Trod by those Mongolian horses?

But not even those can hope to compete
With what’s in store at an upcoming meet.
“The Hottest Race Is Here!" says NASCAR.
“The track is ALL of Madagascar!”

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Note to Mr. Rydne: I didn't realize you had written a racing poem until after I posted this.



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Unread 04-20-2005, 08:38 AM
Julie Steiner Julie Steiner is offline
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I really want a hybrid, but my folks keep saying, "No."
I'm really mad a gas-car is the only way to go.
"C'mon! Go, Liam Neeson! Go, environment!" I cheer.
"C'mon, a Coca-Cola can is sturdier," they sneer.

Julie Stoner
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Unread 04-20-2005, 09:56 AM
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Julie, you outdid yourself!
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