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Lines Stammered At Chance Encounter

I meant to write, but lacked the stamp;
Or wire, but gosh the streets were damp;
I would have called, but your Aunt Lizzie–
And when I phoned, your line was busy.
So pardon me, if I’ve seemed shy,
(Incidentally, what’s YOUR Alibi?)
or: (Now, how about YOUR Alibi?)

by Ray Romine Wednesday, January 10, 1951

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