An Old Maid With Six Brothers

She was an old maid with six brothers,
Once again, she held a gun on her “date”.
He began to shake.
His boots clanged together.
Another one gone? A brother said.
The rest of them laughed.
Insurance they would never have to cook or clean.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 6:37 PM
LOL!
Krutsinger Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 8:33 PM
Thank you Kim
Baker Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM
One tough gal, but she probably gets everything she wants. Dang tooting! Have a great day, Caren. Bill
Krutsinger Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 8:33 PM
Have a great Thursday Bill
Hankins Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 9:55 PM
Oh my, sounds like Calamity Jane!
Krutsinger Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 8:34 PM
I feel a bit sorry for her
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