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Questions about Danny Jones Mayor of Charleston, WV

Chuck Anziulewicz

(with apologies to "The Lady of Shallotte")

The Charleston City Council hereby intones
A few questions about the Honorable Mayor Danny Jones.

When he was a child, did he enjoy playing with blocks?
When he became angry, did he start throwing rocks
or STONES?
The Honorable Mayor Danny Jones?

When hungry, does he reach for a box full of Triskets?
For breakfast, does he prefer gravy and biscuits
or SCONES?
The Honorable Mayor Danny Jones?

Did he ever drink to excess and chase after strumpets?
In a brass band, do you think he would favor the trumpets
or the TROMBONES?
The Honorable Mayor Danny Jones?

Does he agonize over all his past sins?
As a parent, do you think he would prefer to have twins
or create CLONES?
The Honorable Mayor Danny Jones?

Are his boots fastened with buckles, his briefcase with clasps?
Does the city council often greet his poetry with gasps
or with GROANS?
The Honorable Mayor Danny Jones?

Chuck Anziulewicz has published 2 more terrible poems since joining on 30/11/99. Read more of Chuck's terrible poetry at the anthology. Here are three of Chuck's latest works:

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