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If J.T. was boring And Jim couldn’t rhyme If Ray called from the same mundane dock every time – If Lorna cared not to share her porch stories – Of beautiful sunsets, and sweet morning glories – If Bob, the celebrity, were reserved and quiet – Just like his brothers, both Mental Giants – If Tom in Detroit, Had no heart that to share, The road he has traveled, and just didn’t care – If T.L refrained from pulling Gary’s chain – And spoke of no interest on topics Mundane – If Darrel, our friend from the Empire State – Turned in real early, and stayed up not late – If Jo Anna didn’t dial to give us a shout – We’d all be the poorer, “That’s what I’m talkin bout” If Smackey, the Clown faded from sight Cared not for the Kids, and called not at Midnight – If the Cookie Lady, Fast on the Mend – Failed not to be “Groovy”, and called never again – If Gary cared not, about Moral Decay – Threw in the Towel, and had nothing to say – All this would result in a real crappy show – The calls would be short, the interest quite low – To those with stop Watches This much, now please know – Stop your damn belly aching – And respect a good show! James Anthony Thomas