A Camel In Egypt With Mumps

There was a camel in Egypt with mumps
That infected his humps with huge lumps
   The vet shook his head
   Said, "You're better off dead"--
After finding some new lumps in his rump
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rodrigues Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 12:55 PM
Ooh that’s a bad diagnosis Dr. Wolfe!
Wolf Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 5:18 PM
Yes, indeed, Kim. 'Lumpy takes on a whole new meaning here, eh?! lol. Thanks, gw
Green Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Don't you just hate those rump bumps? :) Fun one my friend.
Wolf Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 3:20 PM
Yeah, they're the living 'end.' :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 7:36 AM
This camel is having a bad day! Fun poem, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 3:19 PM
Truer words (about the camel's day) were never written, Line. LOL! :) gw
Bangalee Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 9:41 PM
shrink hump ! oh! lazy grave mound of mass flesh insipid damp //// quite lovely limericks
Wolf Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 3:19 PM
I'm glad you 'bumped' into this one, and then 'jumped' to make a comment, Mahtab! :) gw
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