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The Ballad of a Modern Love

by Thompson

Gary met Sally for some backseat bingo because she’s the lucky one that razzed his berry. The word from the bird is that she’s past her prime The sort of girl whose personality is cheap chocolate and wine. He greeted her with gimme some skin She thought it was too formal of a way to begin. Because sally still lives in the past Sharing chain posts on facebook To keep her from things in the dark Sally’s a bit backwards but she’s well meaning at heart. You’ve got to make it to this party it’s gonna be a gas Sally said she’ll think about it, but really she just wanted to pass. She’s got ice cream in the freezer and an appointment with the mad hatter (with a special appearance from his twirling tip). Gary looked rather gloomy, realising she looked quite different from her profile. That, and he thought the way she chewed was vile. Nevertheless he thought he’d place his bet on a submarine race. He reckoned for the price of lunch and a bit of sweet talk, he’d be left with a smile on his face. Sally was blind to Gary’s plan She was off in training as a space cadet Thinking this date was quickly becoming an experience she’d forget But back on earth things started to pick up Unlike Sally’s self esteem, which was left in a rut. And to this day Gary and Sally are married, with a kid, a cat and a shared checking account.
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here I have used a combination of out of fashion sayings with 21st century issues in order to convey a duality and a reflection upon today's society

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