Tuesday 14 February 2017

Journalusts

We're on the same beat and our publications compete
Alas it's only at press conferences that we get to meet

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Avec moi ce soir, voulez vous coucher?
Say oui and I'll fill out the on-assignment voucher

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Are things getting intense? Do we need clothes here?
I think we should practice full disclosure.

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Your advance (copy) has been received and seen
Now, let's both get Lit, if you know what I mean
#BooksPageEdition

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The markets are up by every index
Let's you and me meet and celebrate the sensex
#BusinessPageEdition

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With edits and op-eds the editor can fiddle
Let's you and me spend some time fine-tuning your middle
#EditPageEdition

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What would it take to get you to my kamra?
I could snapchat you my piece-to-camera
#TVEdition

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Of course it's legal; of course you oughta
I should know; I'm a crime reporter

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I'd be good for you, you know that my sweet
I spend all my time on the healthcare beat

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No one will know if we hook up, I solemnly swear
My bylines are all under diplomatic affairs

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Everyone knows Desk gives the best head
lines. So I'm a copy editor; take me to bed

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I don't edit copy, I'm not a reporting hack
But I have a column that I could show you in the sack

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That's a lens in my pocket but I'm happy to see ya
I'm the photographer and I'm good at exposures

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Yes, you're with @BuzzFeedIndia, but I still think we should date
Here are 17 reasons why I know it will be great

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I know you're very busy and online there's no off day
But surely you have time for a little @scroll_in the hay?

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Of course you're very busy with that Page 1 lead today
But maybe later you and I could do an exposé?

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I would confess my love which has grown & ripened
I would try to woo you but I don't even get a stipend

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