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Hyphen

 

A hyphen in the middle of a name

Should be a cause for bashfulness and shame;

But in the course of life’s one-sided game,

Double-barrelled monikers are handy

And public school credentials are dandy.

By hiding posh pursuits that he enjoys

And spicing up bravado with more noise,

A chinless toff becomes one of the boys.

 

 

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 16th Jul 2020 18:01

It suits you, Brian, though think of all the wasted time filling in forms.

Thanks to everyone for comments and likes.

Steve

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Thu 16th Jul 2020 07:43

I call myself plain Brian Maryon, but in truth I am The Honourable Brian Maryon-Mazda.
(No need to doff your caps.)

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Don Matthews

Wed 15th Jul 2020 23:07

Very well-said.......

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Abdul Ahmad

Wed 15th Jul 2020 21:21

Unfortunately they ...................

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