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Impulse

Whilst strolling from work, my attention was caught

By a sensuous smell, of the perfumed sort

My passion was aroused, my senses began to swirl

On inhaling the scent, of this sweet-smelling girl

Oblivious to danger with a skip and a hop

I dashed across the road into the florist’s shop

I then grabbed a bouquet from the top of the range

And ran from the shop forgetting the change

Then back across the road as quick as a flash

Causing 2 buses, a lorry and 3 cars to crash

With leaps and bounds down that pavement I fled

And when I caught up to her she turned round and said …

 

Well I’m not really sure what she said, it was more of a screech and then she sprayed me with mace and kicked me hard between the legs and it’s all a bit hazy after that.

 

Spoken Word Link Below

 

 

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<Deleted User> (21487)

Wed 20th Feb 2019 10:38

I love this self mocking humour, more please

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John McDonough

Tue 19th Feb 2019 15:31

How ridiculous was the 80's advert for lady's body spray which had spellbound blokes chasing sweet smelling girls with bouquets. "When a complete stranger buys you flowers you know it's ... Mischief"

Spoken word can be found here

https://youtu.be/j3UbQoLk_jo

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