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Tuscan taunts

'Oh Pisans, tell us is it true

that thieves are all too thick with you?'

'Oh Florentines, we won't deny

we can't get rid of them

despite we try.'

'They say that when you sow your fields

bandits instead of wheat

is what the earth in Pisa yields!'

'Alas, again the truth will show,

the problem is the seed, you know.

Although this slander is too true,

we've always bought our seed from you!'

 

 

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Stu Buck

Fri 27th Jul 2018 15:06

lovely stuff jennifer, the back and forth of those blessed with quick wit is indeed something to write home about

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jennifer Malden

Thu 26th Jul 2018 15:36

Thanks for the Like Bryan - Jennifer

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jennifer Malden

Thu 26th Jul 2018 15:30

This is meant to be an example of the Tuscan gift of repartee. Pisa and Florence have always been rivals from way back in history, but generally speaking it is a big mistake to make a crack at the expense of a Tuscan because he will almost certainly manage to turn it back on you!

Jennifer

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