Before the After

RUBY TUESDAY

BEFORE THE AFTER

Before the dinner-party

It looked all a-la-carty,

 Everything smart and neat

Placed before each seat.

Not a splash or drip

From any careless lip,

Not a  smudge of gravy,

Or a napkin gone all wavy.

Not a lipstick smear

On a glass that once was clear.

I thought I'd better plan,

Before the meal began,

To take a speedy shot

Before we messed the lot!

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THE GRUNT NATIONAL!

They're off! The little Piggy Porkers

Racing round the track!

Mr Green is way in front;

Mr Yellow's at the back.

In third place we see Mr Red

But he wont win the cup!

Mr Yellow's sturdier

And he is catching up!

Mr Black is second

But he may end up last

Mr Yellow looks determined

And he is moving fast.

Mr Green thinks he's a winner;

But I feel he is mistaken.

When Mr Yellow makes a dart

He'll be bringing home the bacon.

My money's on Mr Yellow;

He's the athletic sort.

He has a magnificent physique,

Truly built for sport!

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