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Ropespierre Course
by A Serviceable Villain → (All Poetry by A Serviceable Villain)
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'. . . the Natural Method . . . '


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  French Revolution figure, was an
incorruptible influential member,
Drew all his principles from a
thing called the 'Natural Method'.

Included all of the following -
Un-virile, un-moral, and some
physical qualities, you know,
the outdoor variety.

Many Ropespierre Courses
are still being used today,
Especially in Europe and
French Canada.

Ropespierre Course sophistication
has evolved immensely - it has
gone from the hangman's noose
to friction devices.

Although it still uses several
different materials, like trees
and the gallows; 'It don't mean
a thing, if you ain't got that swing.'

Summing up the Ropespierre Course
'You take the High Course, and
I'll take the Low Course, and I'll
be in Heaven before ye... '

'2008' RLS

 


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Reviewed by Pier Tyler
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
The names change, but the methods are still the same.

Reviewed on November 4, 2008
Greetings dear friends,

My heartfelt and most sincere thanks for reading this poem - it is greatly appreciated!!


Take care,

Lance


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