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how to cure constipation ( noitapitsnoc eruc ot woh )
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drink a glass of water
ride on a log flume
under blooming moons
eat a tin of prunes
or snooker balls
especially the greens
nestle on your throne
singing god save the queen
pogo in loose clothing
over sleeping policeman
play peekaboo
with yourself – in the mirror
spot the horse manure
& see bluebottles dine
or just write a poem
& dump the deed online
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( author notes )
for those that don’t know
a sleeping policeman
is actually a speed bump
& not a copper
having a nap on the road
– it’s just a silly name
p.s
constipation is an anagram
of titanic spoon
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