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8/2/25

It started off as one limerick but Like topsy ... the story just grew!

 

 

Butt out - humour warning!


Bill prodded his sebaceous cyst ‘Twas massive the size of his fist It spurted green pus His wife made a fuss “Get treatment NOW, I must insist” Blue lighted to the A & E Huge spurting cyst medics could see Bill’s livid butt boil Made doctor’s recoil Needs lancing now, they all agree They bundle Bill onto a table “Don’t sedate him” said his wife Mable I will succinctly put He’s a pain in the butt I’m leaving him when I am able The medics gave Bill’s boil a prick Green gunky pus splurts, it’s so thick Poor Mable was heaving She said, “Bill I’m leaving Because you’re an ignorant dick” “You wouldn’t seek treatment for years Your constant moans left me in tears I’ll file for divorce I’m leaving of course I’m going to live in Algiers”! Bills visage turned ever so pale His final breath he did exhale The cad passed away There’s no more to say I’ve finished the end of this tale!
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Hamilton Avatar
August 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
oh my who to feel sorry for? his wife gets my vote well written Jan hugs Shadow
Edmonds  Avatar
August 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
That’s made me laugh Jan, great limericks… Beryl
Freie Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Hello my Sister from another Mister, those bubbling boils are troubling toils. Hail to this laugh out loud limerick. No amusement rotted, even though I just spotted. Thanks for the relief.
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great limerick story telling, Jan. Our power here has been off for 4 hours. Getting worried about all Angie's food in the huge basement freezer
Horne Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
LOL, good one, my friend (as always, I should add)
Beaufort Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Jan, you are so funny! The way you weaved this into a story is fannytastic. The things that can happen!! Take care and smiles!!
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Yes! Poor Bill! LOL. Thanks for sharing your humor and comedy dear lovely Jan! Best wishes! Have a wonderful day ~ hugs AA.
Velasco Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Only you could turn a sebaceous cyst into a riotous comedy of errors! The pacing, rhyme, and dark humor are spot-on—poor Bill, but I can’t stop laughing. A brilliantly gross and gripping tale!
Poet Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I have a crystal clear mental image of it now, thanks to what you said. Your argument has me laughing my head off.
Andresen Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
- I can understand that it can be uncomfortable to go to the doctor with that butt :))) - hugs
Vaso Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
haha Hilarious!
Manassian Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Oh dear... that green puss got to me Jan. Poor guy... what a way to go. You surely did well with the rhyming here! ;)
Peranteau Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
so, i were having my evening meal when i came across this here write uv yourz dear poet JAN butt, i gots most uv it down anywho, worry not ") 'mongst us astute Jan; the reaction uv thuh reader iz what we az writers aspire to...any reaction iz the reward for us...and ya got one from me love, 'tiz my indext finger tickling that little thang, dangling in thuh back uv my throat...enjoyed...much love
Rodrigues Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Showing his butt once more, he passes away. Your words aren’t lovely, but you’ve made your point and most of us are laughing our butts off (saying at least here in America ;)
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
thanks Kim it was such fun to write! hugs Jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Jan, so hilarious and entertaining!
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Thanks Tania, i started with one verse and couldnt stop lol:-) we need more humour in our lives and on soup! hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
That's quite a tail... err tale. Que sera sara
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
ha ha ha thanks Lin, yes whatever will be will be . i just couldn't stop once the tale started lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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