Aftercare

Nora Nills sought to be a nurse
A desire that proved a curse.
Most of her patients died
Which made Nora decide
To take a job driving a hearse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lamoureux Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 12:20 AM
Oh my, not what I expected. People are dying to have a ride with her.;0) a very entertaining piece.
Dietrich Avatar
March 25, 2016 at 8:06 PM
OH Yes, this one has a great end line, where the punch has to be!!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 1:00 AM
Paul, what a perfect Limerick! I am faving it! By the way, my daughter is a nurse. I will have to share this with her.#7 I loved it!
Schneiter Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Thank you, Connie. Words of praise from you--certainly one of the most accomplished poets on this site--mean a lot to me. Please know of my gratitude. hugs x x x
Rigoler Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 10:36 PM
Hahaha! Excellent as usual, Paul. Nice flow as well. Glad I stopped by this late evening. Keep up the great limericks. / M
Schneiter Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Wonderful to hear from you, Maurice. Wonderful, too, to hear your words of praise. I'm grateful for your habit of making me feel great. . . . I hope 2016 showers you with happiness.
Turner Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 5:04 PM
Love it.
Schneiter Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 10:49 PM
Thank you, Daniel. Those two words mean a lot to me. . . . Every good wish to you and your loved ones in this new year.
Allison Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 2:33 PM
ha ha ha love it Paul:-) hugs Jan xx
Schneiter Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Oh, Jan, you are ever a sweetheart in commenting on my poetry--a practice that gives wings to my ego. Please know of my gratitude. hugs forever x x x
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