A Bet On Naivete

Thinking 'twould endear him to the fairer sex
     He'd ever worn his heart upon his sleeve

     By the time he found he'd been naive
       ~ The girl he'd married called him 'ex'
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Lawless Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 10:35 AM
...and another called him NEXT.
Tor Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 12:21 AM
As Gomer you to say Surprise, Surprise. Thanks for sharing Gershon...
Horsman Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 10:15 PM
Time is no healer here, Gershon..Harry
Seeker Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 9:18 PM
Better late than never
Wolf Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM
Hmmm. I'm not sure. Thanks for thinking this one over, Seeker! Sunshine and Joy, Gershon
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