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Life is never quite the same

Once you’re in the presence

Of know-it-all and self-absorbed

Hormonal adolescents.

©2010 Cleggo

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Lord, I’m thankful for your grace.

It’s such a comfort knowing

That even in the deepest drought, 

My cup is overflowing. 

©2010 Cleggo

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“Hey, you don’t look half bad.”

The woman told me smugly,

Then she said, “More like three quarters.”

That’s when things got ugly.

©2010 Cleggo

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When faced with tough decisions,

I know just where to go.

My wise and trusted council,

Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe. 

©2010 Cleggo

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Running like a chicken with its head cut off

Is a lot of wasted movement. 

Sitting like a head with its chicken cut off

Is not a big improvement. 

©2010 Cleggo

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I didn’t mean to criticize 

Your cooking, dear, I swear it.

It tastes much better than it looks. 

So, how long must I wear it?

©2010 Cleggo

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Though I’m honored that you call me “Sir”

If you want to know the truth,

You can keep your dang respect.

Just give me back my youth.

©2010 Cleggo

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Building highways– Politicians 

Do this job so well.

Their good intentions always seem

To pave a road to Hell.

©2010 Cleggo

Billy Brown

©@1995 Dave Clegg

Had a friend back when I was young,

And man, we sure had us some fun.

The old neighborhood 

Wouldn’t have been half as good

If Billy had not been around.

So, this one’s for you, Billy Brown.

My buddy, my pal, Billy Brown.

We raced our bikes home after school.

We didn’t think the Beatles were cool. 

To us, Johnny Quest 

Was the absolute best.

Turn the TV up, the radio down.

Can you spend the night, Billy Brown?

My buddy, my pal, Billy Brown. 

Do you still have that big box of cars?

Did you learn how to pronounce your R’s?

Or do you still say, “Woy Wogers” today?

And do you still act like a clown?

Where are you now, Billy Brown?

My Buddy, my pal, Billy Brown. 

As for women, well, what’s all the fuss?

Girls were like lepers to us.

At least thats what we

Would say publicly, 

In secret, they made my heart pound.

And you liked ‘em too, Billy Brown.

My buddy, my pal, Billy Brown.

It was not long before Halloween,

The moving van entered the scene.

The boxes were tucked 

On the back of the truck,

And hauled to the north end of town.

Did I say goodbye, Billy Brown?

My buddy, my pal, Billy Brown. 

Do you still have that big box of cars?

Did you learn how to pronounce your R’s?

Or do you still say, “Woy Wogers” today?

And do you still act like a clown?

Where are you now, Billy Brown?

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If you want to give your teenage son

A gift that’s really hot, 

I think it’s safe to say “a clue” 

Is something he ain’t got.

©2010 Cleggo

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Do NOT lick my face!

I’ve told you time and time again.

I’ve seen that tongue in action, dog,

And I know where it’s been. 

©2010 Cleggo

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This one is for all of you 

Who heard the call of duty.

Thanks for standing guard, my friends. 

You people kick some booty.

©2010 Cleggo

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When calling heads or tails,

There’s one thing I have found.

It’s always best to wait until

The coin is on the ground.

©2010 Cleggo

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To get a star on the Walk of Fame

With an imprint of your hands,

It doesn’t take a lot of talent,

Just a lot of fans.

©2010 Cleggo

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Your life is like your shoes

Once you’ve been around a bit,

Sometimes you get the spit-and-polish,

Sometimes, just the spit.

©2010 Cleggo

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They say a good man’s hard to find.

Oh yeah? Then tell me why

It’s the BAD man’s wife who has to

Hire the private eye.

©2010 Cleggo

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He offered his condolences, 

And wiped away a tear

Proud that he could be so kind,

And yet, so insincere. 

©2010 Cleggo

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Infomercial marketing:

Where second-rate devices 

Are sold by hyperactive jerks

At so-called “bargain” prices. 

©2010 Cleggo

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Election Day in America.

When voting booths are swarmed

In a most impressive, grand display 

Of the “mis-” and “un-” informed.

©2010 Cleggo

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His character has changed a lot

Now that he’s a teen.

He once resembled Opie Taylor, 

Now, Jethro Bodine.

©2010 Cleggo