Dum Dum Boy

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Dum Dum Boy

I am a sucker
Getting played by two middling hustlers
I was dealing generously
A little magnanimously
Too recklessly, obviously
And let them swindle me, separately
Hucksters entirely

6 thoughts on "Dum Dum Boy"

Katrina Rolfsen says:

June 2, 2022 at 11:22 am

You couldn’t have chosen a more perfect title! I know adverbs aren’t always looked upon with favor, but your repetition of adverbs creates a fun rhythm.

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- Jay St. Orts says:
  
  June 27, 2022 at 6:03 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Tom Hunley says:

June 2, 2022 at 12:04 pm

Iggy Pop reference?

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- Jay St. Orts says:
  
  June 27, 2022 at 6:06 pm
  
  Where are you now
  When I need your noise?
  
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Pam Campbell says:

June 4, 2022 at 6:04 pm

Love how you break the ‘adverb’ and ‘ing’ direction. Agree with Katrina how this created rhythm.

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Jay St. Orts says:

June 27, 2022 at 6:07 pm

Thank you for your observations!

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