Corn
By luigi_pagano
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
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There are no rich people
in this humble abode,
only a would-be poet
composing an ode.
in this humble abode,
only a would-be poet
composing an ode.
He knows very well
that poetry doesn't pay
but he is obstinate
and won't change his way.
that poetry doesn't pay
but he is obstinate
and won't change his way.
It cannot be denied
that he is poor
and can't keep the wolf
away from the door.
that he is poor
and can't keep the wolf
away from the door.
He often thinks
that to earn his corn
he may have to switch
and start to write porn.
that to earn his corn
he may have to switch
and start to write porn.
© Luigi Pagano 2021
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Luigi, I think the poetry is
Luigi, I think the poetry is doing just fine...
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I have been known to write
Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on
I have been known to write 'innuendos', Paul.
Cheers, Luigi.
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Perhaps a "porn taster" to to
Perhaps a "porn taster" to to test the market, Luigi? But if I remember correctly, Dr Seuss started in porn, didn't make a living and switched to children's verse.
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All anybody needs is an
Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on
All anybody needs is an opening, Bhi. 
Cheers, Luigi.
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No porn... stick to poem. Can
Permalink Submitted by mickleinapickle on
No porn... stick to poem. Can't beat a bit of rhyme.
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A poem to be proud of Luigi.
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A poem to be proud of Luigi. Long may it continue. 
Jenny. xx
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