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A Sailor's Day

The first man off the ship in Subic Bay
Happy ambling off with a sailor’s pay
Found a hooker in a bar;
Lots of liquor took him far
Was broke and happy at the end of day.

written July 2, 2021

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Lindsay Laurie

July 6, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Hello Milton … being happy and broke is the only way to go for some - thanks Milton - Lindsay

L Milton Hankins

July 6, 2021 at 6:42 PM

I'd say you're probably right about that, Lindsay, although I never could be happy if I were broke!

Charles Messina

July 3, 2021 at 4:36 AM

Being at sea for a long period can cause a man to go on the prowl for sure...one should make sure he fills his pockets with confetti before he does. happy endings usually ends up with empty pockets when it comes to hookers. Fun Limerick, Milton

L Milton Hankins

July 3, 2021 at 8:46 AM

Thanks, Charles. That is soooo true, especially in the shipping ports where all they are after is the sailor's pay.

Terry Flood

July 2, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Fun write, Milt. I used to walk through London’s Soho (red light district) to get my train home (yes, really). One evening I was asked by a ‘lady’ in a doorway, ‘you looking for business?’ I said ‘no thanks’ and walked on. In the next doorway, obviously being pimped, was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. I maintained my stride and caught my train... but she sure was gorgeous. I hope she got free. Terry

L Milton Hankins

July 2, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Thanks for the read and the fantastic comment, Terry. You've kept it right in tune!