I.

there once was, upon a time
a challenge made, to story sublime

from a gentleman, of worldly ways
to give account, tales to appraise

of times well spent, twisting yarns
stringing along with stitch and darns

what happens next is easily known
wonderful tales were spun and sewn

the end

I:(8*6)+2

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II.

a beauty with auburn hair spied
a car comin' perchance to ride

pulled her skirt above her knee
the driver, eyes wide, did see

much of what he's lookin' for
depressed his brake and opened door

then what came next I cannot say
my taxi turned left and sped away

II:(6*6)+(2*7)

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III.

to know what he wanted the old man prayed
with folded hands and down on bended knee

fervently he whispered for a sign heavenly displayed
then thunder rolled and light flashed heaven's decree

for what you ask the answer must be
that you, given free will, will choose indubitably, you see

III:(5*8)+10

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IV.I

child plays along a path
walking, comes a short giraffe

child looks a bit confused
tall giraffe with height unused

asks giraffe to please explain
silent giraffe looks in vain

all know giraffes don't talk
ambling on giraffe did walk

further on, turned his head
"just because" he quietly said

IV.II

child follows the low giraffe
asks repeat, a social gaffe

the giraffe puts head down
child climbs neck, turns around

together they walk off quietly
into forest deep so silently

child begins, a singing song
lyrics unknown, giraffe hums along

sometimes when you hear duet
child, giraffe, be my bet

IV: (10*5)*2

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