But Seriously

“But seriously”
Said the mouse
“I don’t eat much.”

“But Seriously”
Said the Lobbyist
“It won’t cost much”

“But seriously”
Said the Congressman
“How much is too much?”

“But seriously”
Said the toddler
“do you not know what happens
“IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE”

©7/22/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Merryman Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 7:44 PM
I like this, John! Blessings, Kim M
Ashley Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 8:39 AM
Dear John, I enjoy the biting humor of your political commentary. Your pointed pithy pen is clever and incisive! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Allison Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 8:09 AM
very witty John!:-) hugs jan xx
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