Big Surprise

A young fellow soldier from Kentucky
He considered himself rather lucky
Stationed at Ft. Knox,
Opened a vault box
But, alas, it was empty … how sucky!

written October 11, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
October 15, 2021 at 11:41 AM
What a really mean trick! Someone we know?
Hankins Avatar
October 15, 2021 at 12:43 PM
No one I know ... just my overworked muse!
Laurie Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 8:48 PM
Hello Milton ... mustn't have realized that there's no freebies at Fort Knox - thank you Milton - Lindsay
Hankins Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 9:18 PM
Apparently so, Lindsay. I've heard it said that the gold isn't even there, that it's stored in a more highly-secure place. But, I do know you can't get close to the vault at Ft. Knox. Oh well...would be fodder for a fantastic movie.
Kingston Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 7:57 PM
Poor guy. I'd like to imagine what I would fill his box with. Fun to think about it.
Hankins Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 9:06 PM
Yes it is. Ft. Knox is almost impenetrable; must be lots of gold stored in the vaults.
Brown Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 7:57 PM
Brought a smile to my face. very good!
Hankins Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 9:06 PM
Thanks so much, Debra. I'm glad.
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