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Here Lies The Body of Old Man Peas…
“A merry heart does good like a medicine..” – Proverbs 17:22
 
 
A woman went to the funeral of a deceased friend and heard a poem that she absolutely loved.  It went like this:  “Here lies the body of old man peas, buried beneath the flowers and trees, but peas ain’t here, just the pod, peas shucked out and went to God.”  When her husband of 50 years passed, she thought that it would be the perfect poem to recite at his funeral.  She stood up and began the poem but as she looked out at the crowd she began to get nervous and it came out like this:  “Here lies the body of old man peas, buried beneath the flowers and trees, but peas ain’t here, just the shell……..”and then came the awkward silence.

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Maverick Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM
I see she didn't do; the rhyming well ' Gave me a smile Sara '
Kendrick Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 1:11 PM
Joe, It was a big mistake or was it? Thanks for the visit and taking time to comment. Sara
Wolf Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 7:49 PM
What can I add to this one, Sara?! Poor woman! ~ Gershon
Kendrick Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 4:28 AM
Gershon, I agree that she was like I am trying to write poems sometimes that is painting myself into a corner. LOL..Thanks for your visit. Sara
Roper Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 7:07 PM
This is so very cute, Sara, I tend to do that...
Kendrick Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 4:25 AM
Eve, I hope not at a funeral where you are helping with the eulogy. Some people can do public speaking better than others. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Poet Avatar
April 17, 2022 at 7:28 PM
I would have clasped my hands and shouted, "Bless you, Sara". People certainly make amusing blunders from time to time.
Kendrick Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 12:46 PM
Sotto, You would be an nice addition to the audicience if you would have given me that support. I would have needed it. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
George Avatar
April 17, 2022 at 6:29 PM
Missing out the most important part can be suicidal.... and sometimes funny ! This is a hilarious write !
Kendrick Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 7:23 AM
Valsa, Thanks for your comments. I am glad you got a chuckle. Sara
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April 17, 2022 at 10:56 AM
People do make funny mistakes.
Kendrick Avatar
April 17, 2022 at 1:48 PM
Victor, This was funny but not so funny if I was her and ended up with no where to go with that last line. Thanks so much for your visit. Sara
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