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Floss won't save you from an Abyss
But a Rope will—
Notwithstanding a Rope for a Souvenir
Is not beautiful—

But I tell you every step is a Trough—
And every stop a Well—
Now will you have the Rope or the Floss?
Prices reasonable—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 4:44 PM | Viewed: 7773 times

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