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Catching His Eye

A smartly dressed lassie from Philly Was quite adept at being frilly She was ever so prim When hanging around him Something was special about Billy. May 14, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2021 4:38:00 PM

Nice limerick my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 4:51:00 PM

It attracted a bit of attention and Belle wrote a follow-up that was flattering! Thanks for your kind word.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/14/2021 3:44:00 PM

The smart young lassie who fancied Billy - When near him she behaved rather silly - She showed off her jewels - Forgetting mother’s rules - Doing a belly-dance and a shimmy... Belle

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/14/2021 4:06:00 PM

Checked syllable count and edited, Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/14/2021 3:52:00 PM

Nice. You should make sure of your syllable count and submit it. Interesting response.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 5/14/2021 11:36:00 AM

I love great lims, Milton, and this is a GREAT one! Glad you enjoyed the saga of Jeremiah Slade - Bob H

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/14/2021 11:47:00 AM

Thanks for your nice comment, Bob. Yes, I truly enjoyed the saga of Jeremiah Slade. I think I marked it a FAV.