Speaking Of Cousins

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We thrust and parry

At the Bank of Insults,

it's cash and carry

"So what if my mother

wore combat boots.

At midnight in bed

with my father, 

he couldn't give 

two hoots."

 

"Neither did my father."

 

"I used to wear

clothes like yours

but then I got a job."

 

"Your sister is so fat,

she doesn't need clothes.

She needs aluminum siding."

 

"Your brain has

so much deadwood,

your IQ measures

two by four."

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After the laughter,

we were much alive.

All we could do is

hug and high-five.

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©  PAUL OLIVERIO  ©

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