Original EveryPoem Studio house-voice poem.
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A hat with a glittering crown kept slipping repeatedly down; you wore it with pride,
A guest reached the party at nine, with reasons both lengthy and fine; the cake had been cleared,
We gathered at quarter past ten, then checked all our calendars again; with coffee and cake,
My daughter said cake was too plain, so ordered both tart and champagne; when asked which to share,
A friend rose to speak with great flair, then found every mind had gone bare; he lifted his glass,
A dog heard the birthday song start, then joined with considerable heart; he howled out of key,
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