Rallentanda

Rallentanda

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Boycott



poets united

Ukranian women are being encouraged to wear these t shirts as a protest against the Russians.The message is a sex ban: Don't give it to the Russians.



if you have a russian boyfriend
it's time for him to go
winter's coming shortly
he'll have to sleep  in the snow



no more sex for ruski boys
we are not cute ukranian toys
lysistrata did it right
in the end she won outright



you've got to hand it to those greeks
they came up with extraordinary feats


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17 comments:

  1. SusanJuly 30, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    Yes indeed! Aristophanes had a great idea, especially that women need to stay in groups to be safe when trying such an action. What a fun take on the prompt--and a serious Ukrainian boycott it will be too.

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  2. Sumana RoyJuly 30, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    So history repeats itself...long live Aristophanes..lol !!

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  3. humbirdJuly 30, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Great dream...

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  4. Jae RoseJuly 30, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Sometimes it's about what you won't do - not what you will do to win a war!

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  5. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 30, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Ha, this is an interesting boycott! Reminds me of the heady days of women's liberation in the 70's when I'm sure many of our husbands experienced the same. Smiles.

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  6. Happy JackJuly 30, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    There'll be many a Russian with (ahem) "large burdens" if this catches on.

    Could someone please explain what a 'Lioness on a Cheesegrater' is? We never did cove this at school.

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  7. J.N.T.July 30, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    wow what a great poem...great in the choice of words, the structure, and the photos. :)

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  8. Happy JackJuly 30, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Thinking about this. Jack is due a holiday and hasn't yet decided on a location. Ukraine may be a good choice. What was it John Lennon said?

    "Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out
    They leave the West behind."

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  9. rallentandaJuly 30, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    I would not heed John Lennon's recommendation on the fairer sex. He married Yoko Ono !

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  10. UnknownJuly 31, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    indeed what a way to fight back!!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 31, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    clever and timely ~

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  12. Gen Giggles July 31, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Very clever use of the real world.

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  13. Stormcat PoetryAugust 2, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    The protesters were outside the ballet at last night's Bolshoi performance but the show went on anyway. To a packed house house I might add . . .

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  14. rallentandaAugust 2, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    A ballet buff !That is a surprise. Next you will be telling me you play the harpsichord
    as well :)

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    1. Stormcat PoetryAugust 2, 2014 at 5:59 PM

      omg no! I suck at period instruments . . . besides I'm not a fan of Bach. Do play at blues harp though (and bongos)

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