Aunt Mabel Wrote

A letter came from Auntie Mabel today-- Saying how she’s tired of working for low pay, Seems her widowed sister has come to stay, The kids make too much noise when they play Keeps telling me she doesn’t have much to say, Still having trouble with a molar in final decay. Her nephew on her husband’s side turned gay And her favorite rooster died right where he lay, Wanted to know what I think she should weigh And, lastly, wanted the latest on Aunt Lula Fay, Frankly, not much in her letter seemed okay. In a week or so, I will answer her letter-- Telling her she should retire to spare her back For a home and money, her sister doesn’t lack. I’ll remind her quarreling about the kids is smack, There is a fine dentist in her town named Jack As to her nephew, I said he finally got the knack, Sorry, but the rooster would’ve made a great snack As to Aunt Fay, now I know she’s not snorting crack, And, if she starts to diet, don’t consult a quack.
written October 7, 2021
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Krutsinger Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 10:54 AM
This is a monorhyme with a kick! Wow! Great job! Not easy to do!
Hankins Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 11:20 AM
Now that Aunt Fay isn't on crack anymore, I'm hearing from her occasionally. I'll keep you up on it.
Dietrich Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 10:10 AM
this is super clever, Milt. I love how you used monorhyme , first one rhyme for the letter of Mabel and then a new rhyme in your reply to her. Wish more poems were this fun to read.
Hankins Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 10:28 AM
Aw, thanks, Andrea. They just come to me; I don't know from where. It was fun to write though.
Edmonds  Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 8:52 AM
Very amusing Milton, sounds alike the letters my aunt Mabel would write, till the day she went out like a light… Belle
Hankins Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 9:14 AM
(chuckling) Thanks, Belle, I suspect we all have (or had) our Aunt Mabels. Have a good weekend.
Gentile Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 8:04 AM
I needed this laugh today Milton! Love the mono rhyme in each stanza !! Much fun and happy Friday!!!
Hankins Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Thanks a million, Mike. I just got off on that kick and kept going. I don't even have an Aunt Mabel! Enjoyed your comeback.
Vaso Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 10:03 PM
Its late, I needed a laugh, thank you! ( sent you a soup mail )
Hankins Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 9:19 AM
Thank you so much, Arthur, and happy you got a good laugh. I'll get back to you on the Soup Mail.
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