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Ash Wednesday

The Big Day began with a flash:
Mount Etna delivered the ash
The Pope said, "Its clear;
Sicilians are dear!"
La Cosa Nostra stashed the cash.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Wolf Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 2:26 PM
Ha, ha! Very witty, Rico. Great one, gw (btw, I work for the Kosher Nostra. lol).
Leffanta Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 10:09 AM
Trump knows well enough that when Jews & Catholics work together, great profits arise! Aloha! Rico
Kamoonpuri Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 10:19 PM
Woah scintillating wit in this limerick, how you compare volcanic ash with what i hear of Ash though i don't know what ash wed all about. Kudos!! Plz do read and comment my newest poem too.
Bauer Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 11:31 AM
i love the fact that nothing is off limits to you, rico! great poem!
Leffanta Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Mahalo, Ilene! Like you, I just censor the "b" in "Give us this day our daily bread" ..Aloha! Rico
Kelly Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 10:32 AM
Clever, clever - witty piece Rico. I'm sure many here will not get the "Church" connection - 40 days of Penance for you !
Leffanta Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 10:36 AM
Mount Etna erupting on Ash Wednesday is awful enough for them! Aloha! Rico
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