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Tales of a Shattered Monocle

By the click of a boot and a tip of a hat I am seen. With the tick tock of a pocket watch and a rattle from a hip flask rhythm becomes my beauty. Take heed no words dear passer-by but grooming beyond measure. The point of my moustache will guide you to my cane and streets filled with cheer. Eccentric you will deem my pleasure but do not paint your despair on my white starched shirt.     

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Dominic James

Mon 30th Jun 2014 10:15

I can't say I love the piece, but, "don't paint your despair on my shirt" definitely has something!

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