Why

Pauline priest 1951 (Gladwin)



Ways that sore over the ocean waters this bottle came to me inside there was no secret message it was a genie for me she popped open her magic Cork and much to my surprise there was My Little Jeannie right before my eyes she said what is your wish I'll make it make your command I'll do my Abracadabra I'll put it right into your hand she said My Little Jeannie I have but only one wish to be slimming and trim and be a beautiful dish she said my dear lady your wish is my command along with this slim and trim I'll also add a man

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Why do I cry when I think of you

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Written on February 12, 2024

Submitted by pauline_p on February 12, 2024

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Characters 530
Words 109
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 1

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