A Bridge Too Far

Here lie a dentist and his wife.
Long in the tooth they left this life.
Young Smith inherits in the will
Two gold crowns and a dental drill!


13/09/18


' A funny epitaph contest' : Sponsored by Jesse Rowe
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Merryman Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 10:09 AM
This was funny! Congrats on your win, Wendy! Blessings, Kim M
Alex Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 5:18 AM
Congratulations!
Haight Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 8:41 AM
Very creative and funny, Wendy! All the best for the contest! Hugs, Sandra
Watson Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 12:34 PM
I'm glad you were amused,Sandra. Thank you for your feedback.
Daniel Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 8:40 AM
That's funny, Wendy:)
Watson Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 12:34 PM
I'm glad it raised a smile,Jo.
Laurie Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 11:19 PM
G'day Wendy … very clever epitaph - thanks - Lindsay
Watson Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 12:34 PM
Thank you for taking the time to comment,Lindsay.
Leffanta Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 4:16 PM
Clever girl! Well done! Aloha! Rico
Watson Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 12:33 PM
Thank you,Rico. I'm glad it tickled your fancy!
Gauthier Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 3:19 PM
LOL - hilarious, Wendy. A FAVE for me.
Watson Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 12:33 PM
Lovely1 Thanks for the appreciation,Line.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 1:52 PM
Hilarious! Would have been even more so if I had not recently BROKEN a dental bridge.
Watson Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 12:32 PM
Oh dear! Sorry to conjure up unfortunate memories,Caren! Thanks for the comment.
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