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Monday, 1 February 2016

RIP Terry Wogan

So Farewell
Then
Michael Terence Wogan.

Yes. My Mum
liked you.
On Radio Two.

Middle of the road.
That was your style.

But now
It is
Blankety blank.

M. N. Gopaleen (13 ¾)



Posted by Colin at 02:33

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