Betty

Betty was not very tall
Her shoes seem to be small
She walked with a limp
Mistaken for a gimp
Or an excess of alcohol
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Beaufort Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Karen, this is cute! Liked the last line as it was not expected...the sign of a very good limerick. You're making me smile!
Jones Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Glad you smile Duke and thanks!
Wolf Avatar
August 6, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Maybe Betty was a 'gimpaholic!' ... Win one for the 'Gimper!' ~ Ronnie Reagan
Jones Avatar
August 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM
lol Gershon you are silly!
Greenhough Avatar
August 6, 2024 at 4:56 PM
I hope Betty is OK. Thanks for a poem about Betty.
Jones Avatar
August 6, 2024 at 5:21 PM
This poem is fiction dear heart. So sweet of you to be concerned.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 6, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Poor Betty! I was limping around the other day…thankfully recovering. Back from vacation.
Jones Avatar
August 6, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Oh no get well soon! Hope you had fun Kim!
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